Name: Quilt Pie with Asparagus, Eggs and Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 14 oz (400 g) store-brought puff pastry dough, thawed; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1/2 lb (225 g) sliced Black Forest ham, chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream; 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole-grain mustard; 24 to 36 small green asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5-inch (12 cm) long pieces; 24 to 36 small white asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5-inch (12 cm) long pieces; 6 eggs

Ingredients

- 14 oz (400 g) store-brought puff pastry dough, thawed
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 lb (225 g) sliced Black Forest ham, chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole-grain mustard
- 24 to 36 small green asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5-inch (12 cm) long pieces
- 24 to 36 small white asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 5-inch (12 cm) long pieces
- 6 eggs

Preparation

- Line a 12 x 17-inch (30 x 43 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12 x 17-inch (30 x 43 cm) rectangle. Transfer to the baking sheet. Fold the edges of the dough inward, making a ½-inch (1 cm) border all around. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, brown the onions in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the onions, ham, sour cream and mustard. Refrigerate.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, blanch the asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the ham mixture evenly over the dough. Place the baking sheet with one of the long sides parallel to the edge of the work surface.
Assembly
- Mentally divide the pie into six 5-inch (12 cm) squares. Working from left to right, lay about 8 green asparagus pieces vertically in the first square. In the next square, lay about 8 white asparagus pieces horizontally. Repeat with the remaining squares, alternating colours and directions to create a quilt effect.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven. Crack an egg at the centre of each square. Bake for 10 more minutes or until the eggs are cooked. Cut into 6 squares and serve.

Quilt Pie with Asparagus, Eggs and Ham

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