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Asparagus Quiche
A delectable combination of ingredients that result in a
   tasty quiche dish. Prep Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Cook Time:
   approx. 35 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 1 Hour . Makes 2 - 8
   inch quiche (12 servings).

1 pound fresh asparagus,
   trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 slices bacon
2 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
1 egg white, lightly beaten

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese


Directions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place
   asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover.
   Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes.
   Drain and cool.
2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium
   high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
3 Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle
   crumbled bacon and chopped asparagus into pie shell.
4 In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and
   pepper. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour
   egg mixture on top of cheese.
5 Bake uncovered in preheated oven until firm, about 35
   to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.