Asparagus Flan (From Fwdgf) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    16 asparagus spears, tough ends cut off and peeled
    4 ounces bacon, coarsley chopped (or crabmeat)
    8 eggs
    2 cups 2% low-fat milk
    1 cup heavy cream
    8 sprigs chervil, minced (or parsley or chives)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Boil the asparagus in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Chop each stalk into 2 or 3 pieces and set aside.
    Saute the bacon in a nonstick frying pan till crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
    Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl (reserving some chervil for garnish). Pour the egg mixture into a 9\" pie plate, 2 inches deep. Sprinkle in the asparagus and bacon. Bake for 15-20 minutes till the custard is set but not dried out.
    Serve immediately, topping with some reserved chervil if desired.

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