Springtime Quiche

Name: Springtime Quiche
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 13 cup butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons water cold; 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded; 1 cup chicken cooked, shredded; 6 each bacon slices, crisply cooked; 1/4 pound asparagus; 1 1/2 cup light cream (half&half); 4 large eggs slightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 18 teaspoon black pepper

13 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/4 teaspoon salt
13 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons water cold
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup chicken cooked, shredded
6 each bacon slices, crisply cooked
1/4 pound asparagus
1 1/2 cup light cream (half&half)
4 large eggs slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400F (200C).
2

In medium bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
3

Stir in chives and water (mixture will be crumbly).
4

Shape into ball.
5

On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12 inch circle 18 inch thick.
6

Fold into quarters; unfold and ease into 10 inch quiche pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
7

Flute edges.
8

Spread cheese over bottom of crust; top with chicken.
9

Sprinkle bacon over chicken.
10

Place asparagus spears in spoke pattern on top of bacon.
11

In small bowl, stir together remaining filling ingredients.
12

Pour over chicken mixture.
13

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set in center.
14

Let stand 10 minutes.