Description
These Mini Quiches are delightful bite-sized pastries filled with a creamy mixture of eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, and onions baked to golden perfection. Perfect as appetizers or party snacks, they offer a rich, savory flavor with a buttery crust and a fluffy, cheesy interior.
Ingredients
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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 ensure an even baking temperature for the quiches.
- Prepare crusts: Place the mini pie crusts evenly spaced on a baking sheet, making sure they have room to bake without touching.
- Mix eggs and dairy: In a medium mixing 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, whisking again to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
- Add fillings: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and finely chopped onion into the egg mixture, blending all ingredients thoroughly.
- Fill crusts: Carefully pour the egg and filling mixture into each mini pie crust, filling them about three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Distribute ingredients: Ensure the cheese, bacon, and onion are evenly distributed among the crusts to maintain uniform flavors in each quiche.
- Bake quiches: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly: Remove the mini quiches from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up.
- Remove from crusts and serve: Use a small knife to gently lift each quiche out of its pie crust and transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to not overfill the mini pie crusts to prevent spillover during baking.
- Use cooked and cooled bacon for best texture and flavor.
- These mini quiches can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like Swiss or Gruyere for different taste profiles.
- Onions can be sautéed beforehand if you prefer a milder onion flavor.
