This satisfying spring quiche is terrific for brunch, Easter dinner, or a breakfast-for-dinner weeknight meal.

The quiche will set completely as it cools, and you’ll be left with a perfectly silky slice.

Freeze for up to 2 months.

Ham and Asparagus Quiche in white dish

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Transfer to the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.

Line the pastry with aluminum foil, pressing into the corners and edges.

Fill to the top with baking weightssugar, dried beans, or rice.

Ham and Asparagus Quiche in a white baking dish

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Bake for 45 minutes.

Lift the sides of the aluminum foil to remove pie weights from the tart pan.

Move the pre-baked crust to a wire rack to cool while making the filling.

cook shallots for ham asparagus quiche

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Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shallots, and cook, stirring, until translucent but not brown, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over the bottom of the baked crust.

cook asparagus for quiche

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Spread the asparagus and ham over the cheese and then top with the remaining cheese.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, and eggs.

Season with fresh ground pepper.

assemble ham asparagus quiche

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Pour over the ingredients in the tart pan.

Transfer to oven and bake at 375F until just set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before slicing.

top ham asparagus quiche with cheese

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