Asparagus Quiche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. asparagus
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
5 large eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. half and half
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 (10-inch) pie shell

Preparation

Cook asparagus in salted water until tender; drain.
Cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Place Swiss cheese in bottom of raw pie crust.
Arrange asparagus on top of cheese.
Blend eggs, half and half, salt and pepper.
Pour slowly over asparagus and cheese. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Test with knife for doneness. Cool 5 to 7 minutes before cutting.