Description
Cheddar Asparagus Quiche brings spring vegetables and sharp cheese together in a golden, custardy pie. This recipe works beautifully for brunch gatherings, easy weeknight dinners, or meal prep Sundays. The combination of tender asparagus, nutty cheddar, and fresh dill creates incredible flavor that tastes gourmet but comes together quickly.
Ingredients
1 prepared pie crust (unbaked)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 pound fresh asparagus, cooked and chopped
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in pan and brush the bottom with Dijon mustard.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in dill and cooked asparagus pieces.
3. Spread the asparagus mixture evenly in the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables.
4. Whisk eggs thoroughly in a medium bowl. Add milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne, whisking until completely combined.
5. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese. Bake 30-40 minutes until the center is just set but still jiggles slightly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Sharp cheddar brings bold flavor that stands up to the eggs. Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother than pre-shredded.
Cook your asparagus before adding it to the quiche. Roasting, steaming, or grilling all work beautifully.
Chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
Fresh dill tastes brighter than dried, but dried works when fresh is not available.
The Dijon mustard brushed on the crust adds subtle tang and helps prevent sogginess.
Make it crustless for a lighter option that is naturally gluten-free. Just grease your pie pan really well.
Bake completely, let cool, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat slices at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 453mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 134mg