Ingredients
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
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10 slices bacon
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2 (8-inch) unbaked pie shells
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1 egg white, lightly beaten
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2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
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4 large eggs
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1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
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Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and steamed asparagus into pie shells. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus.
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Beat eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
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Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
384 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 384 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 54% |
Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
Sodium 432mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
Calcium 204mg | 16% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 259mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.