How to Make Mini Breakfast Quiche
Breakfast quiches are simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. The mini size of these quiches is perfect for individual servings and makes them presentable. The recipe can be made on the day of serving or prepared some days before and frozen for later. Their freezing factor makes it an attractive addition to the menu. Some people like to add chicken or bacon to it while others prefer it to be full of vegetables. You can also adjust the spice level according to preference. Make sure to try them when you are inviting a large group for breakfast or brunch. The recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.
Prep time: 15 min
Bake time: 20 to 25 min
Total time: 35 min 49 min
Yield: 24 mini quiches
Utensils: Deep non-stick skillet, Paper towels, Plate Mixing bowl, Whisk, Muffin tins
Ingredients:
Non-stick spray
Mini tart shells, 2 inch: 24 frozen
Bacon: 6 slices
Eggs: 6
Heavy cream: 1 1/2 cups
All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
Garlic salt: 2 teaspoons
Onion powder: 2 teaspoons
Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
Ground cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
Shredded cheddar cheese: 2 cups
Diced green bell pepper: 1/2 cup
Diced red bell pepper: 1/2 cup
Cubed fully cooked ham: 1/2 cup
Salsa: 1/4 cup
Shredded cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the muffin tin by spraying them with the non stick spray. Make sure that you coat each cup thoroughly and also the sides. Unwrap the frozen tart shells and put them in each space on the tin. Put it to one side for the time being.
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2
Put a non stick deep skillet on medium high heat. Fry the bacon until it reaches an even color on both sides. Lift it out of the skillet and let the bacon drain on paper towels. After the bacon has cooled a bit, crumble it.
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Take a mixing bowl of medium size and break the eggs in it. Give them a good whisk with a whisker. Add flour, cream, onion powder, garlic salt, cumin and chilli powder to the whisked eggs. Keep on whisking till these ingredients mix evenly. Add the crumbled bacon, green bell pepper , red bell pepper, salsa, ham and the two cups of cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir to mix thoroughly.
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4
Pour the mixture with the help of a table spoon in the tart shells. Top each shell with more cheddar cheese. Bake the quiches for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick: if it comes out clean, they are ready to be served.
