SPRING QUICHE 
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
6 to 8 (4 inch) partially cooked fresh asparagus or frozen, well drained
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. Half and Half
Grated peel and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp. salt - seasoned
Generous dash of nutmeg

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes to partially cook not bake the crust. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese and mushrooms over bottom of shell. Arrange asparagus spears - spoke-wheel fashion over mushrooms.

In bowl lightly beaten eggs with Half and Half, lemon peel, juice, seasoned salt, nutmeg; pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

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