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This asparagus quiche is packed with tender asparagus, tangy feta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection in a flakey pie crust!
Looking for something interesting to make for Sunday brunch with that bunch of asparagus in your fridge? This quick asparagus quiche looks like it came straight from the local bakery and tastes even better. It’s also great for all you meal preppers out there who like to have quick breakfasts on the fly.
Note: For this recipe, you’ll need to pick up some store bought pie crust or pie dough. If you’re craving 100% homemade, check out our crazy easy recipe for Flaky Pie Crust.
How to Make this Simple Asparagus Quiche
Using a premade pie crust significantly cuts down on the typical prep time required for a quiche. Hello, no need to knead!
- Prepare the Crust: On a floured surface, unroll the pie crust and transfer it into a pie pan. Next, trim off any long, hanging edges around the perimeter of the pan.
- Bake the Crust: Cover the crust with parchment paper and fill it with rice or peas to weigh it down (if you have them, you can also use pie weights). Bake it in the oven at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove the pie crust from the oven, let it cool down, and remove the rice or peas.
- Fill the Crust: Once cooled, fill the crust with chopped asparagus spears, feta, and mozzarella cheese. Next, whisk the eggs in a separate bowl with heavy cream, salt, and pepper and pour the egg mixture over the veggies and cheese.
- Bake the Quiche: Finally, bake the quiche at 400°F for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Quiche
Below, find top tips and tricks from our test kitchen for the perfect quiche.
- Use a 8 or 9-inch pie plate that’s about 2 inches deep. This pie pan from Staub is my absolute favorite. It’s the perfect size for quiche and gives you the perfect egg to crust ratio.
- Use the knife test to check doneness. Unsure if your quiche is ready? Stick a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s ready!
- Swap in your favorite ingredients. Consider this quiche the perfect base recipe to tweak. Swap in gruyere cheese or cheddar cheese, your favorite veggies, a handful of herbs, or even your favorite breakfast protein (ham, sausage, or bacon). You can’t go wrong!
A Couple Tasty Sides to Pair with Asparagus Quiche
This quiche is fancy enough to be served at your Easter brunch and casual enough for quick breakfasts throughout the week. To make it a well-rounded meal, pair it with air fryer bacon and oven-roasted potatoes. If you’re looking for something lighter, pair it with a classic garden salad and fresh fruit.
Storing, Freezing, & Reheating
Quiche is a great make-ahead option and also yields some killer leftovers.
- Storing: To keep the quiche on hand for up to 5 days, store it in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent the eggs from going stale.
- Freezing: To freeze the quiche after baking, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop the sheet in the freezer. Once completely frozen, wrap the quiche tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and transfer to a freezer safe bag.
- Reheating: To reheat the quiche, pop it in the oven until warmed through (note: Never thaw a frozen quiche. Instead, pop it directly in the oven to reheat it).
FAQ
What is the secret to a fluffy quiche?
The secret to any fluffy quiche is half and half. The addition of the dairy makes the eggs fluff up so nicely!
How do you keep a quiche from getting soggy on the bottom?
To prevent quiche from getting soggy on the bottom, bake the pie crust first. This helps it get a bit sturdier before adding the egg in and helps with the overall texture of the pie.
Where can you find premade pie crust?
You can find premade pie crust sheets in the dessert aisle of the freezer section at most grocery stores.
Can you omit the pie crust entirely?
Yes, if you are gluten-free or just watching your carbohydrates you can easily turn this into a crustless quiche recipe by skipping the pie crust. Just make sure you coat the baking dish with cooking spray so the egg doesn’t stick.
More Asparagus Dishes to Try
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Extra Easy) – Spears wrapped in salty asparagus
- Oven-Roasted Asparagus (SO Easy) – Simple asparagus with olive oil and garlic parsley salt
- Air Fryer Asparagus (So Easy) – Crispy asparagus with parmesan
- Asparagus with Bacon (So Easy) – Diced asparagus with bacon bits
Recipe
The Best Asparagus Quiche Recipe
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Servings
6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
This asparagus quiche is perfect for everything from Easter brunch to a casual weekday. Make it with store bought pie crust for less prep time!
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups asparagus chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
US Units – Metric
Instructions
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the pie crust. Transfer the crust into a pie pan (8-9 inches wide and 2 inches deep). Trim off the excess edges hanging off the side of the pie pan.
Cover the crust with parchment paper. Fill it with rice or peas to hold the pie crust down. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove the pie crust from the oven, let it cool down, and remove the rice or peas.
Fill the crust with chopped asparagus, feta, and mozzarella cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the filled pie crust.
Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
The Best Asparagus Quiche Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 162mg54%
Sodium 807mg34%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1135IU23%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 208mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Mavis HarperMar 5, 2024 a quick question for you.. I only have a Pyrex pie plate. Do I need to lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees when I bake it?
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 6, 2024 Hey Mavis, I wouldn't lower the temperature, but curious how you did it. Let me know how it worked out for you!
MarySep 2, 2023 Do you throw in the asparagus raw?
Natalya DrozhzhinSep 4, 2023 Hello Mary. Yes, I add the chopped asparagus raw. Let us know how you like the recipe!
BeataMay 30, 2023 Made it tonight!!!! After reading the comments I increased the feta, almost eliminated the salt, went heavy on pepper and added chopped dill. OMG!!! This is a keeper
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 30, 2023 I loved reading your feedback. Thank you for sharing. I need to try your version next time I make it. Enjoy!
Anne MarieMay 22, 2023 Made this today for the first time. Easy, light and delicious. I never made a quiche with feta and mozzarella before. This will be my new go to. Thank you. It came out great.
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 22, 2023 Anne, this is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am so happy to read reviews like this.
EileenMay 17, 2023 Love this! Make it a couple of times a month.
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 18, 2023 Hello Eileen, thank you for your comment! I'm glad you've found a recipe that you love to make again and again. 🙂
PatMar 12, 2023 Darn! I just realized my crusts are not 2 ". Maybe make 2 shallow quiche??
See AlsoClassic Matzo Brei RecipeNatalya DrozhzhinMar 12, 2023 Hi Pat, you can give that a try. I would love to know the results!
PatMar 12, 2023 Can you cook the rice later or do you have to toss it?
I'm thinking I might add ham or cooked bacon.
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 12, 2023 Hi Pat, since the rise doesn't touch any other food, you can absolutely cook it at a later time. The added ham or bacon would be super tasty! Thank you for reaching out, enjoy!
SusanFeb 27, 2023 I agree with Caroline. My oven runs hot and it was still soupy after 23 minutes. Had to bake another 15 minutes. It was good, but don’t think I will make again. Besides, I hate blind baking a crust🤣🤣🤣
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 27, 2023 Hi Susan, I get it some recipes are not for everyone. No worries. Thank you so much for giving it a fair shot! Have a great day!
Patricia L AliFeb 17, 2023 This is, by a long stretch, the best asparagus quiche I have ever tasted. On my second go around, I added a grating of nutmeg on top. WoW! This recipe is simple, a keeper.
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 17, 2023 Hi Patricia, I am so glad you have found a quiche recipe you absolutely love! The added nutmeg sounds so delicious!! Thank you for sharing your feedback, enjoy!
CarolineDec 30, 2022 I think that the time of baking is off by like 20 minutes, mine was soupy so I baked it 20 minutes more, 40 minutes is the right time. Very good and easy.
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 30, 2022 Hey there, Caroline, Thank you for the feedback. Generally ovens are all a bit different, but 20 minutes is a lot longer than my recommendation. In my experience 20 minutes always worked perfectly for this recipe.
LindaJun 5, 2022 Way too salty. Quiche should be smooth and not burn the tongue. Probably should 1/4 teaspoon salt, definitely not 1 teaspoon.
SuzanneApr 17, 2023 Maybe you misread the recipe? It called for only a half teaspoon of salt I think.
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 6, 2022 Hi Linda, thanks for sharing you feedback. I will make a note in the recipe. Depending on the type of salt you use, you may need less or more.
LindaJun 5, 2022 Too salty for my taste. I added the recommended 1 teaspoon. My husband who likes salty food even said too salty. Cut salt in half and it would be good.
Natalya DrozhzhinJun 6, 2022 Hi Linda- Salt and seasoning in general is often different to taste for everyone, but I do encourage people to adjust to their tastes. Thank you for giving this recipe a try. I appreciate your feedback!
AnnaMay 13, 2022 YUMM! This was my first time making quiche and I am so happy with how it came out. I also love how easy this recipe is. I used store-bought dough, and since I didn't have feta cheese I substituted it with goat cheese.
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 14, 2022 Yum. Goat cheese sounds awesome. What a yummy variation. Thanks for sharing, Anna.
NatashaMar 16, 2022 I followed this recipe and it was delicious! I added a bit more cheese to the recipe because we love cheese. My family loved this recipe.
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 16, 2022 Thanks for the feedback- glad your family enjoyed this one, Natasha!
AprilMar 15, 2022 This has by far been my favorite quiche. Absolutely delicious!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 15, 2022 Thanks for the feedback, April! Glad you enjoyed it!
katerina @ diethood.comMar 15, 2022 This looks incredibly delicious! I can't wait to give it a try!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 15, 2022 I hope you love it, Katerina!