Recipe: Crustless Asparagus Quiche

CRUSTLESS ASPARAGUS QUICHE

1 pound fresh asparagus
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese
3/4 cup minced cooked ham
1 scallion, thinly sliced
3 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Remove tough ends of stalks and rinse. Cut into 1-inch pieces and place in saucepan with 1 cup water. Cook on medium-low 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.

Drain; add butter, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat with butter. Place evenly in 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese, ham, and onion. Pour eggs evenly over all and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F 35 to 40 minutes or until eggs are set and browned. Serve in pie-shaped wedges.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Old newspaper recipe clipping, unknown source, not dated