Take-out Tuesday, Loaded Ham & Asparagus Alfredo Pie
This Ham & Asparagus Pie is loaded with goodies!
It is full of ham, bacon, asparagus, corn, and green onions,
tossed with Alfredo sauce and cheeses
and bound together with an egg milk mixture
It’s another version of What’s in the Refrigerator Quiche
Leftover this and a little bit of that…
I had two ears of corn, a bunch of asparagus, 1/2 box of pie crusts,
1/2 jar of Alfredo, green onions and shredded cheeses,
bacon plus leftover ham in the freezer
I love to get creative with what I have
instead of making a trip to the grocery store
I cooked the bacon
and sauteed the ham with a little bacon grease
to give it a little more flavor and color
I roasted the corn and cut it off the cob,
the asparagus was cooked crisp tender and cut
and the onions and ham were chopped
I used a deep gratin dish instead of a traditional quiche dish
or deep dish pie pan
because I had so much filling
I felt like it needed something bigger
I spread a thin layer of Bourbon Bacon Jam on the bottom of the crust
You can also use a flavorful mustard~
this not only adds another layer of flavor,
it keeps the crust from getting soggy
Okay, everybody in the pool!
I sprinkled in some cheese and poured in the Alfredo
I gently tossed everything around
and then poured in the egg and milk mixture
that will help bind everything together as it bakes
Parmesan cheese covers the top
At this point you can cover it and place in the refrigerator for baking later
When I’m in charge of cooking dinner,
I like to make something I can prepare earlier in the day
and just pop it in the oven later
Bake for 45-55 minutes and dinner is ready!
Golden on the outside and creamy goodness on the inside
A cool and crisp green salad is a great compliment to this hearty pie
Loaded Ham & Asparagus Pie
Equipment
- deep dish pie pan or casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 raw pie crust dough round
- 6-8 slices bacon
- 3-4 thick slices dinner ham
- 2 ears of corn or 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3-4 green onions
- 4 oz. grated cheddar or cheddar blend cheese
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- Bacon jam or Dijon Mustard optional
Instructions
- Roast corn in husks in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or microwave in husk for 4 minutes per ear. Remove husks* and cut corn from the cobs.
- Cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- Remove all but 1 T bacon grease from skillet and saute ham slices until they begin to brown a little. Remove ham to paper towels.
- Break off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus spears under cool water and wrap in a clean towel. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Immediately remove from towel to prevent further cooking and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Chop green onions and ham and tear bacon into large pieces.
- Place crust into deep pie dish, casserole dish or gratin dish. Spread dough with bacon jam or mustard if desired
- Place corn, asparagus, onions, ham and bacon into pie crust. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and add Alfredo sauce. Toss around gently to coat meat and vegetables.
- Beat eggs and add milk. Pour slowly over all the ingredients in the pie crust.
- Top pie with Parmesan cheese. Dish can be covered and refrigerated for baking later at this point if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden and pie is set in the middle.
Notes
What’s your favorite dinner pie?
You can also make a deep dish pizza pie with a springform pan
like this Sausage and Vegetable Deep Dish Pizza Pie
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This quiche looks scrumptious. I really like the idea of refrigerator leftover quiche.
Thanks Bernadette, a great way to use up leftovers!
Wow! Pinned that one, even if the Mr won’t eat it. I’ll share it with my bachelor brother!
Thanks so much Rita!
Oh my how delicious that looks! Cooking with what you had on hand made for a creative and fabulous dish! Happy Tuesday, Jenna!
Thanks Pam, we did enjoy it!
Oooh that looks so tasty, Jenna! I wish I could have a slice for lunch today. You’re so creative in using up what you have!
Thanks so much Kitty, it’s fun to be able to come up with something new and different!
This would make a lovely centerpiece on a brunch buffet table! There wouldn’t be a crumb left!
Thanks so much Dorothy!
Favorite is crustless Chicken and biscuit. Your recipe looks fab, but a bit over the top for watching your weight. Hugs, Sandi
Thanks Sandi, it isn’t very figure friendly but you could eliminate the crust and just add another egg to lighten it up a bit.
Bacon, ham and cheese…I am drooling. The quiche looks phenomenal, Jenna. It’s truly loaded with goodness and I would love a huge slice for my meal 🙂
Thank you Angie, my son, who is a meat and potatoes guy, actually loved it!
Fantastic combo, so delicious! I’m known for making what’s in the refrigerator quiche too and they are always yummy. 🙂
You can’t go wrong with a good quiche, thanks Martha!
Oh yum Jenna, looks and sounds delicious! Love the idea of putting recipes together and refrigerated till time to bake……….
Thanks Emily, it’s fun to come up with new dishes from what’s on hand, and the best part is having it already prepped and ready for the oven!
I love “supper pies.” This looks so good and one slice would fill you up!
Thanks Leslie Anne, yes this was a hearty supper!
You had me at bourbon bacon jam! This look fantastic…and I like one dish meals during summer so we can take it outside and eat al fresco. Pair this with a light salad, and dinner is served! Thanks for posting. I’m pinning it!
Thanks Ricki Jill, I love one dish casseroles for easy dinners!
Oh my goodness! Yumminess all around!
I too enjoy making things and using what I have on hand. Especially now as we are about to leave for the LakeHouse.
I make frittatas often… basically a crustless quiche… so this delicious recipe of yours is being pinned. I so enjoyed the thought of roasted corn and asparagus in this. Mmmm… mmmm!
Enjoy your Take Out Tuesday!
Thanks Nancy, and yes you’re right, you could definitely make this crustless with the addition of another egg! Safe travels back to the lake house~
Sounds good, I haven’t had corn on the cob yet this year… Hoping for some nice ones over Memorial Day Weekend:@)
Fresh corn is one of my favorite parts of summer!
This sounds like a super-delicious dish and a wonderful combo of flavors. You are so creative in the kitchen!
Thanks Jeanie, it’s such a great feeling to come up with a new and tasty meal from leftovers and what’s on hand!
You are so good at making something delicious out of “nothing!” Well done!
Thank you Linda!
OOOHHHH that looks SO GOOD, Jenna! Wow, I will try it for sure!
Thank you Pam, I hope you enjoy!
P.S. I’m featuring it at the TFT party tomorrow. Congrats! 🙂