Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
6 bacon strips
1 9-inch baked pastry crust
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

Trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces, then cook and drain. Cook and crumble bacon. Arrange bacon and asparagus in pastry crust. In a bowl, beat eggs, then add cream, ½ cup cheese, onions, sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over
asparagus and bacon. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce to 350 degrees F and bake for 23-25 minutes longer.