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Perfect Mini Quiches

Delicious and customizable mini quiches filled with cheese, bacon, and spinach, perfect for gatherings or family nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 quiches
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crusts
  • 2 sheets 2 sheets (14.1 oz each) refrigerated pie crusts, thawed
  • Non-stick cooking spray (or butter) To grease the muffin tin
Filling
  • 6 large large eggs
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half
  • 0.75 cup finely shredded Gruyère cheese (divided)
  • 0.5 cup crumbled cooked beef bacon
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh spinach, squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (optional) Optional ingredient
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the thawed pie crusts.
  4. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 24-30 circles.
  5. Gently press each pastry circle into the muffin cups and chill for 15-20 minutes.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  2. Fold in the cheese, bacon, spinach, and chives.
  3. Ladle the filling into the pastry cups, filling them two-thirds to three-quarters full.
  4. Sprinkle reserved cheese over each quiche.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

These mini quiches can be customized with different fillings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for about 2 months.