Description
Delicious and savory mini quiches made with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and finely chopped onions baked in buttery mini pie crusts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty appetizer, these bite-sized quiches are easy to prepare and have a creamy, flavorful filling baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese & Meat
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Dairy & Eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
Seasoning & Others
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package mini pie crusts (about 12)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Pie Crusts: Arrange the mini pie crusts on a baking sheet evenly spaced to allow heat to circulate during baking.
- Mix Egg Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Season Egg Mixture: Add salt and black pepper to the egg mixture, whisking again to fully incorporate the seasonings.
- Add Fillings: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and finely chopped onion evenly into the egg mixture for consistent flavor in each quiche.
- Fill Pie Crusts: Carefully pour the egg mixture into each mini pie crust, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for the filling to set without overflowing.
- Even Distribution: Ensure the cheese, bacon, and onion pieces are evenly distributed in each crust for uniform taste and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet with filled mini pie crusts into the preheated oven.
- Baking Time: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the quiches are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the quiches cool for a few minutes to firm up and make handling easier.
- Remove from Crusts: Gently use a small knife to lift each mini quiche from its crust and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Serve: Serve the mini quiches warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Mini pie crusts are usually found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores; allow them to come to room temperature before filling if too cold.
- You can substitute bacon with cooked sausage or ham for different flavors.
- These mini quiches can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Make sure not to overfill the crusts to prevent spillage during baking.
