Asparagus Bacon Quiche

Another toh recipe submitted by a reader from georgia. this recipe sounds absolutely delicious - can't wait to try it.

Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.

Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes.

Remove foil , bake 5 minutes more and remove from oven and set aside.

Cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp tender , about 3-4 minutes.

Drain well.

Arrange the bacon and asparagus in the crust.

In a bowl , beat eggs.

Add cream , 1 / 2 cup cheese , onions , sugar , salt , pepper and nutmeg.

Pour over asparagus and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 23-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

pastry shells, asparagus, bacon, eggs, half-and-half, parmesan cheese, green onion, sugar, salt, pepper, nutmeg