Description
Delicious and easy mini veggie quiches perfect as a tasty snack or light meal. These individual quiches combine a flaky pie crust with a flavorful filling of sautéed vegetables, cheddar cheese, and a seasoned egg custard. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re ideal for gatherings, brunch, or anytime you want a wholesome bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Crust
- 1 package (1.9 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade crust)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the mini quiches.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Spinach: Add chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook an additional 2 minutes until it has wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the vegetables to cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the sautéed vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3-inch cutter, cut the crust into circles and press each circle into the cups of a greased muffin tin to form individual crusts.
- Fill Crusts: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into each crust, filling about three-quarters full to leave room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the quiches are set in the center and golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini quiches to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your preferred cheese such as mozzarella or feta.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the pie crust does not contain lard or animal products.
- These quiches can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pie crusts.
