Springtime Quiche Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, cut into dice
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp cold water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , about 8 oz
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices bacon , crisply cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 lb fresh asparagus
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

For crust, EITHER combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in chives and water (mixture will be crumbly).
Shape dough into a ball; place on lightly floured surface and roll into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
Fold into quarters and transfer to a 10-inch quiche pan. Unfold and ease crust into pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Crimp or flute crust.
OR substitute a prepared pie crust, sprinkle chives over bottom of crust and press lightly into the dough.
Spread cheese over bottom of crust; top with chicken and scatter bacon over chicken. Place asparagus spears in a spoke pattern on top of the bacon.
Combine half and half (or milk), eggs, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to mix well.
Pour egg mixture over filling in the crust.
Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven 40-45 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	672.42 Kcal (2815 kJ)
Calories from fat	468.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.09g	80%
Cholesterol	233.47mg	78%
Sodium	892.44mg	37%
Potassium	381.65mg	8%
Total Carbs	25.16g	8%
Sugars	0.78g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	27.25g	55%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	373.8mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.98 Kcal (1109 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.53g	80%
Cholesterol	92mg	78%
Sodium	351.68mg	37%
Potassium	150.4mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.91g	8%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	4%
Protein	10.74g	55%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	147.3mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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