Buttery crackers, eggs, cheese, asparagus, and bacon. And mmm, more cheese. YUM.
Before my family moved to Colorado, every Christmas Eve ( and I mean every Christmas Eve. My mom has done this as long as I can remember) my mom would have a huge party for my dad’s side of the family. This meant around 25-30 people on the night before Christmas morning with 6 kids running around full of excitement. Oh and the thing about my mom is that she is NEVER on time! Never! Most of the time people would be arriving and she would be getting in the shower! Yes, the shower.
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It isn’t that my mom feels her time is more important than others or anything like that. In fact it is the total opposite. The problem is she just tries to do way too many things! But that is what happen when you have 7 kids. But some how every Christmas Eve (and to be honest, any major holiday) she made sure all 25 people were well feed and had a good time! Pretty amazing, right?
Ok, now that I got my trip down memory lane over with, it’s on to that sweet and cheesy quiche! My dad’s mom would always bring an Asparagus Quiché that everyone loved! So ever since we have been in Colorado my mom has missed getting her filling of quiche on Christmas Eve. Enter this quiche. I will be right upfront here, it is nothing like my grandmas.
Originally I had intended to try to replicate hers, but I realized I did not have the right ingredients. Story. Of. My. Life. So I drew inspiration from hers. I kept the crust as similar as possible, by making my buttery, sweet sesame crackers (you can use my recipe for this or use store-bought sesame crackers). The crust is what sets this quiché apart from all the rest! It is just so good, thanks to the toasted sesame seeds and brown sugar in the crackers! The filling however is completely different. I used buttery Havarti cheese. And like wow is it good! It is one of those combinations that you might not think to put together, but totally works! It is perfect for holiday entertaining.
A fun twist on a classic Quiche.
Ingredients
- Sesame Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups Sesame Crackers Crumbs (about 25-30 crackers)
- 6 tablespoons Butter, melted
- Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 1 1/4 cups Havarti Cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 6 pieces Bacon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried Dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make the crust mix the sesame cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended . Press mixture into an 9 inch pie plate or tart pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 minutes. Cool.
- Grease a roasting pan and add the asparagus, pinch of salt and pepper and olive oil. If using bacon, line a baking pan with foil. Arrange bacon on a cooling rack or slotted baking sheet and place on the foil line backing pan. place both dishes in the oven and bake to crisp, 15-18 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream, add 3/4 cup of the havarti cheese and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. Then stir in the remaining ingredients. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden and cooked through (the center shouldn’t jiggle).
- Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
You might want to double this one. It is going to be popular.
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Wow Tieghan! What an inspiration you are!! I can’t wait to make your sesame aspargus quiche! It sounds so delicious! If I make it does it mean I’ll have the blessing of all the people around me like you’ve had and have?!! Coming from a very small family I’m soooo envious of your big family gatherings! And in Colorado no less!! It’s a blessing….cherish it forever!! I’ll make sure to keep following your blog and get more great recipes from you! Happy Holidays!!
Wow, this si such a nice comment thank you! And thank you for following the blog! I do love my big family!
I love quiche and this sounds wonderful. Oh and yes, I love asparagus so the combination will be so good. The crust sounds good.
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The crust is the best part! Enjoy!
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Your quiche looks like some tasty eats! I especially like how you adapted it to work for you.
Thanks! It really did turn out great!
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Oh my this looks good. I cannot remember how I found your site, but I am glad that I did. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe.
WOW!What a nice comment, thank you!
Yum! Looks soooo good.
Thank you! It is perfect for Christmas!
Omigosh, I AM your Mom! It is beyond horrifying to hear the door bell and know guests are arriving when one is still in the shower!
Your quiche sounds amazing — asparagus is a fav around here!
Since I am making an effort to be PREPARED for Christmas festivities ahead of time, could I prepare the quiche up to a point, freeze it, and then (possibly thaw, and) bake it off?
Would so appreciate the benefit of your experience.
Found you through Foodie Friday and I am enjoying exploring your blog!
OMG this is too funny! Any yes, you could absolutely freeze this!it is a great idea! Way to go on being prepared! Thanks for reading!
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This is a great looking quiche
I’d looooooove to make it (without the bacon as we don’t eat that)
I’m saving the recipe – Thanks
YA! I leave the bacon out as well! My dad and I do not care for it.
Beautiful deliciousness! You amaze me every week!
WOW! Thanks you that is so nice!
this looks even more delicious that the latkes. i want this right now! your mom sounds like mine, who’s always getting in the shower at the last minute.
This looks like a great quiche to make for my family! What a sneaky way to get my grand-kids to eat their veggies! Do you serve this as a main course or as a side dish?
-Millie
I have done both. For parties as an appetizer and on weeknights, dinner! Enjoy!
These are great ideas! Thanks for the tips.
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it! I agree with the poster above about coveting your family gatherings AND living in Colorado. We are empty nesters living 16 hours away from all of our family so we really miss that! Have a very,very Merry Christmas!
I love hearing about holiday traditions – and this one looks so tasty! Thanks for bringing this to Tuesday’s Table – hope you come back next week!
I love asparagus & this quiche sounds delish. Thanks for sharing; I will be featuring this this evening on Whatcha’ Whipped Up. Hope to see you there again this week.