Mini Quiche Recipe
Mini quiches are the perfect bite-sized breakfast, brunch, or party appetizer. These savory, creamy egg tarts are baked in a flaky crust and filled with your favorite ingredients like cheese, bacon, spinach, or vegetables. Easy to make, customizable, and delicious, these mini quiches are great for meal prep, entertaining, or a quick snack.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin (or regular muffin tin)
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- - Rolling pin (if using homemade crust)
- Pastry cutter or round cookie cutter
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or homemade
- For the Egg Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Fillings Choose One or More
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Swiss, or feta
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon or ham
- 1/4 cup sautéed spinach or kale
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers or onions
- 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs thyme, parsley, or chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into 2-inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- Press each dough circle into the muffin tin cups.
- Step 2: Make the Egg Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 3: Assemble the Quiches
- Add a pinch of cheese and desired fillings into each crust-lined cup.
- Pour the egg mixture over the fillings, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Step 4: Bake the Mini Quiches
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tops are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove from the tin.
- Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for later.