There are many ways to make quiche, and I am so excited to share my perfect asparagus quiche recipe with you! It is a wonderfully creamy savory egg custard that is perfectly seasoned and filled with two types of cheeses and tender asparagus tips. Quiche is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, but you will also enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner, paired with a simple salad. Asparagus Quiche is a perfect spring recipe, and one I make often for Easter and Mother’s Day. Asparagus is at its best during the spring growing season, so I try to cook with it often when I can find it fresh. Do you love asparagus too? Aside from adding asparagus to this creamy quiche, I also enjoy baking a simple and flaky asparagus tart and cooking asparagus in my air fryer.
Quiche with Asparagus
The best flaky crust – Use my recipe for All Butter Pie Crust – it’s perfect for all types of sweet and savory pies. If you’re short on time, you can also make this recipe with store-bought refrigerated pie dough. Extra Cheese – A blend of mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses complement the fresh flavor of asparagus perfectly. Easy to Make Ahead – Quiche stores well and can also be enjoyed at room temperature. This means that you can make it ahead of time and it’s perfect for parties and potlucks.
Looking for something a little bit different? Try my mini quiche bites! They’re the perfect hand-held appetizer.
Key Ingredients
The best quiche recipes use simple, fresh ingredients. Here’s what you need to make the most delicious and creamy asparagus quiche:
Pie Crust: Use my all butter pie crust recipe if you want a flaky, easy to make crust for your quiche. This recipe will also work with your favorite pie crust recipe or refrigerated pie crust dough. Eggs: Use fresh, large eggs for this recipe. Eggs are the main ingredient, so it’s important that they are delicious. Milk and Cream: A combination of heavy cream and milk gives our asparagus quiche a heavenly creamy texture. Cheese: Mozzarella and Gruyere are my favorite cheeses to add to quiche. With both you get the perfect balance of flavor and meltiness. Garlic and Onion: To add rich, savory flavor to the eggs. Seasonings: Asparagus quiche is very simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of nutmeg for warmth. Asparagus: Use just the tips of the asparagus spears so that there are no hard to chew pieces. Wash them and trim into 1-inch pieces.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Asparagus Quiche
Recipe Tips
For a flaky pie crust: Keep the dough cold until you’re ready to bake with it. The cold butter in the dough will expand and create steam, which makes the dough flaky. Instead of asparagus: Make this quiche with broccoli, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also add in chopped tomatoes, spinach, or cooked meat such as ham or bacon. Make it ahead of time: Prepare the crust and the filling, but store them separately in the fridge overnight. Bake according to the directions the next morning.
Storing Tips
Store in the refrigerator: After baking, asparagus quiche can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in the freezer: For longer storage, keep the cooked quiche in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat: Allow to thaw if frozen, and bake at 300°F/150°C for 20-30 minutes, or until warm.
What To Serve With Quiche
Make this veggie quiche part of a delicious brunch spread with some of these tasty morning dishes:
Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter French Crepes Cranberry Orange Scones French Toast Casserole
Is quiche better warm or cold?
I prefer to enjoy quiche when it’s hot from the oven, but it’s oven enjoyed at room temperature. You can eat cold quiche, but it will be tastier if you reheat it first.
How can I make gluten free quiche?
Simply replace the pie crust with your favorite recipe for gluten-free pie crust, or buy a premade GF pastry crust. The quiche filling is already gluten-free.
Do I have to pre-bake quiche crust?
If you don’t bake the crust first, it will not be able to cook underneath the wet filling. It takes a few extra minutes, but please don’t skip this step! Asparagus Quiche will be the perfect entre for your next breakfast or brunch party! Be sure to save this recipe so you have it at the peak of fresh asparagus season this spring. © Little Sunny Kitchen
