Puff Pastry Pancetta Asparagus Quiche

Ingredients

• 1-2 pre made puff pastry pie crust ((or regular pie crust if you prefer))
• 1¼ cups chopped asparagus
• ½ cup chopped pancetta or bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup cream whole, whipping or heavy cream
• ¼-½ teaspoon salt
• 1-2 dashes black pepper (optional)
• 2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C), lightly grease and flour a 9 inch pie plate.

2. 2

   In a large pot of boiling water cook asparagus until tender (approximately 3-5 minutes), drain and let cool.

3. 3

   In a medium frying pan cook pancetta or bacon until golden. Drain on a paper towel.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl beat together with a fork the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Then stir in the shredded cheese.

5. 5

   Un roll the thawed puff pastry or pie crust and form in the prepared pie plate, trim and crimp edges, brush the bottom of the dough with a little milk and prick with a fork,  sprinkle with the cooked pancetta or bacon, and top with tender asparagus.

6. 6

   Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes. When done the custard mixture will turn golden brown, the middle will be just set and a knife inserted into the centre will come out clean. Remove from the oven then let sit 3 - 5 minutes then serve.  Enjoy!