Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if preferred)
For the Filling:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite variety)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners for easy cleanup.
- Roll Out the Pie Crust: If using refrigerated pie crusts, unroll them onto a flat surface. Use a round cutter (a glass works perfectly) to cut out circles slightly larger than your muffin tin cups.
- Fit the Crusts into the Tin: Gently press each circle into the muffin tin to form little crusts. Make sure to push them into the edges so they hold their shape.
Make the Filling
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Add the Fillings: Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked bacon, spinach, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fill the Crusts: Spoon the filling mixture into each pie crust, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake the Mini Quiches
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiches are golden brown and the filling has set (a knife inserted should come out clean).
- Cool: Let the mini quiches cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them. You can use a butter knife to gently lift them out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini quiches
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g