Cheesy Asparagus Pie

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams fresh asparagus; 1 Tbsp butter or margarine; 227 grams package shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend; 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard; 2 larges eggs; 355 milliliters half-and-half; 0 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 425 grams package refrigerated piecrusts; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 large sweet onion, diced

Cheesy Asparagus Pie is a vegetarian recipe with 8 servings. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 475 calories, 15g of protein, and 31g of fat. Head to the store and pick up eggs, butter, dijon mustard, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus (trimmed to about 5 inches). Cook in boiling water to cover 30 seconds; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Reserve 9 spears; set aside. Coarsely chop remaining asparagus; set aside.

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Asparagus

Water

Unfold piecrusts; stack on a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 14-inch circle. Fit piecrust into an 11-inch tart pan, trimming excess dough. Line piecrust with foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.

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Dried Beans