1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1 can asparagus spears
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. half & half
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Dash of pepper
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese

Bake pie shell at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain asparagus. Combine milk, half and half, onion, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 1 minute. Stir hot mixture into eggs. Sprinkle 2/3 of cheese into partially baked pie crust. Arrange asparagus over cheese. Pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until a silver knife inserted 1 inch from the center comes out clean.