Description
These Mini Quiches are delightful bite-sized savory treats, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack. Featuring a flaky mini pie crust filled with a rich mixture of eggs, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, onions, and cream, they bake to golden perfection for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crust
- 1 package mini pie crusts (about 12)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the mini quiches.
- Arrange Pie Crusts: Place the mini pie crusts evenly spaced on a baking sheet, ensuring they have room to bake uniformly.
- Mix Eggs and Dairy: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Season Mixture: Add salt and black pepper to the egg mixture and whisk again to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
- Add Cheese, Bacon, and Onion: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and finely chopped onion into the egg mixture for flavor and texture.
- Fill Crusts: Carefully pour the filling into each mini pie crust, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for the mixture to set while baking.
- Distribute Evenly: Ensure the cheese, bacon, and onion are evenly distributed among the crusts for consistent taste in every bite.
- Bake Quiches: Place the baking sheet with the quiches into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the mini quiches to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set.
- Remove from Crusts: Gently lift the quiches out of their crusts using a small knife, taking care not to break them, and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These mini quiches can be made ahead and reheated gently for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute cooked sausage or vegetables for the bacon and onion for different flavor variations.
- Use low-fat dairy if desired to reduce fat content, though the texture might be slightly less creamy.
- Mini pie crusts can be store-bought or homemade for a fresher taste.
- Ensure the filling is not overfilled to prevent spilling during baking.
