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Canadian Bacon & Asparagus Quiche
This savory quiche combines diced Canadian bacon, fresh asparagus, and shredded hash brown potatoes under a layer of melted Havarti cheese. A simple egg and milk custard binds the hearty filling together inside a crisp pastry shell. The addition of dried marjoram brings a subtle earthy note to the rich ingredients. Serve this warm tart for a relaxed weekend brunch or a comforting weeknight dinner alongside a crisp green salad.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes (from 30-oz bag), thawed
- 1 cup ½ -inch pieces fresh asparagus
- 1 cup diced Canadian bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded Havarti cheese (6 oz)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare your pastry dough and transfer it into a 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides.
- 2Line the inside of the pastry with a double layer of aluminum foil. Press the foil gently against the dough and let the edges hang over the sides to protect the crust from burning.
- 3Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove the foil carefully and continue baking for 2 to 4 minutes until the pastry sets and starts to brown lightly. Press down any bubbles gently with the back of a spoon.
- 4Whisk the eggs, milk, marjoram, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Arrange the thawed hash browns, asparagus pieces, Canadian bacon, and shredded Havarti cheese inside the warm crust, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- 5Lower the oven temperature to 375°F. Bake the quiche for 45 to 50 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 6To prepare a ham variation, substitute an equal amount of diced cooked ham or turkey ham for the Canadian bacon, and use Swiss cheese in place of the Havarti.