Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, bite-sized quiche bursting with fresh spring vegetables and creamy cheese - a culinary masterpiece that's both elegant and incredibly easy to make! These adorable mini quiches are not just a recipe, they're a game-changing brunch experience that will transform your weekend cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated brunch or looking for a delightful appetizer, these mini quiches are about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Roll out the pie crust and use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut circles slightly larger than the muffin tin wells. Gently press each crust circle into the muffin cups, creating a small pastry shell.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the vegetable filling by finely chopping the spinach and dicing the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces.
- Distribute the chopped spinach evenly among the pie crust shells, followed by the diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the vegetables in each mini quiche shell.
- Carefully pour the egg and milk mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full. Be careful not to overfill.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiches are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini quiches cool in the tin for 5 minutes to help them set.
- Gently remove the quiches from the tin using a small offset spatula or knife. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Crust Perfection: Use cold pie crust and handle it minimally to ensure a flaky texture.
- Even Cooking: Make sure your vegetable pieces are uniformly chopped for consistent baking.
- Don't Overfill: Fill egg mixture only 3/4 full to prevent overflow and ensure proper setting.
- Cheese Variation: Experiment with different cheese types like gruyère or feta for unique flavor profiles.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: These can be prepared in advance and reheated, making them perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
- Customize Your Filling: Feel free to swap spinach and tomatoes with seasonal vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers.
- Check Doneness: The quiches are ready when they're golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg
