Preheat oven to 400℉. Place pie crust in a pie pan. Cook empty pie crust for 10 minutes.

Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and place in frying pan. Cook on medium high for 8-10 minutes or until bacon reaches desired crispness. Drain bacon on paper towel.

Pour grease off frying pan, reserving 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add onion, asparagus, and garlic to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is just starting to get tender. Set aside.

Sprinkle ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese on the bottom of the pie crust. Spread the asparagus mixture over the cheese.

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half cream, and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus. Top with the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheddar and the bacon pieces.

Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until the quiche is set in the middle.