Sesame Crusted Asparagus Quiche

See my TastyKitchen recipe box for my homemade sesame cracker recipe, or you can use store bought.

Preheat the oven to 375 F. To make the crust mix the sesame cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Press mixture into a 9 inch pie plate or tart pan. Bake at 375 F for 7 minutes. Then remove it from the oven and allow to cool.

Grease a roasting pan. Add the asparagus, a pinch of salt and pepper and olive oil and toss to coat. If using bacon, line a baking pan with foil and set a rack on top of the foil. Arrange bacon on the cooling rack. Place both dishes in the oven and bake to crisp, 15-18 minutes. When done remove the pans from the oven. Dice the bacon when it’s cool enough to handle.

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 red pepper flakes and dill as well as the diced bacon and asparagus.

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).

When done remove it from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.