QUICHE FILLINGS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square; cut each into 9 squares. Place in ungreased muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up., In a small bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 1 cup cream, thyme and seasonings. In another bowl, combine cheese, spinach, red pepper and bacon; divide among pastry cups. Pour egg mixture over cheese mixture., In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg with remaining 2 tablespoons cream; brush over pastry edges. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.
  Freeze option: Cover and freeze baked pastries on greased baking sheets until firm. Transfer to resealable freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, reheat frozen pastries on ungreased baking sheets in a preheated 375° oven 17-20 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium until browned and almost crisp, but still tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve drippings in skillet, and let cool slightly. Add asparagus to skillet, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until lightly browned and just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to a medium bowl.
• Add hash browns, bacon, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the pepper to hot drippings in skillet over medium-high; stir to combine. Using a wooden spoon, spread mixture into an even layer across the bottom and 1 inch up sides of skillet. Transfer to preheated oven, and bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes.
• Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, Gruyère, Dijon, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in scallions.
• Remove skillet from oven, and scatter asparagus over crust. Pour egg mixture over asparagus, and return to oven.
• Bake until egg mixture is just set, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.