Name: Hearty Asparagus Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed -; 2 teaspoons canola oil -; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; 2 teaspoons dried basil -; 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust -; 3 bacon strips, diced -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 5 large eggs -; 1/2 cup whole milk -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; Dash ground nutmeg -; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese -; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Hearty Asparagus Pie

1. 1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed -

2. 2 teaspoons canola oil -

3. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

4. 2 teaspoons dried basil -

5. 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust -

6. 3 bacon strips, diced -

7. 1 medium onion, chopped -

8. 5 large eggs -

9. 1/2 cup whole milk -

10. 1/8 teaspoon salt -

11. Dash ground nutmeg -

12. 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese -

13. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -

How to cook deliciously - Hearty Asparagus Pie

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil; set aside.

2. Stage

In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and basil; sprinkle half over work surface. Place pizza dough on surface; roll into a 12-in. circle. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture; gently press into dough with a rolling pin. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Press dough onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of pan.

3. Stage

Line unpricked dough with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.

4. Stage

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender; drain.

5. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Stir in onion and reserved bacon. Toss the Swiss cheese and flour; stir into egg mixture. Pour into the crust. Arrange asparagus in a spoke-like pattern on top.

6. Stage

Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges.