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Quiche, Asparagus I (D, TNT)
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Serves: 6-8

Basic Pie Dough:
1-1/2 cup flour
3 tbsp. each butter and margarine, cold
pinch salt
1/4 cup grated sharp cheese
2-3 tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. vinegar (mix together with the water)

Filling:
2 eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp. milk
3/4 lb. can asparagus spears, drained
3/4 cups grated cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper

Make Dough:
In a food processor mix the first 4 ingredients. Work until it resemble fine crumbs.

Slowly pour the water-vinegar into the flour (while the food processor still works), until you get a ball. Do not over mix.

Roll out the dough and line 9" pie pan. Prick with a fork and keep in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Make Filling:
On the dough sprinkle 2 tbsp. of grated cheese, Arrange on top the asparagus. In a bowl, beat lightly the eggs. Add the rest of ingredients, mix until all blended. Add some salt and ground pepper.

Pour over asparagus and bake in preheated 350°F hot oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

Serve hot or cold with all sort of salads.

Posted by Rina Perry

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A