These charming little mini quiches serve as a scrumptious grab-and-go breakfast, a satisfying snack or a star attraction on your brunch buffet. Crafted with care and bursting with the classic combo of ham and melted cheese, this recipe ensures a delectable experience in every perfectly portioned bite.
Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche Bites
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 quiches
Calories 221 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 7 Tbsp. grass fed butter frozen
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Filling
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup finely diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chives for garnish
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
Crust
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In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
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With grater, using large holes, grate butter into dry ingredients. With fork, toss together butter and flour until butter pieces are evenly coated with flour.
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Add sour cream to mixing bowl and use hands or fork tines to mash large clumps of sour cream into flour/butter mixture. (Note: If it’s very dry, add tablespoon of ice water. A few dry spots or cracks in dough is fine.)
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Press mixture into thick disc and cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to several days.
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Using rolling pin, roll out crust on lightly floured counter to about 1/8-inch thick.
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Using 2-inch cookie cutter, cut 12 circles.
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To 12-cup muffin tin lightly sprayed with oil, press in each circle of dough.
Filling & assembly
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder until well combined.
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Divide ham and cheese evenly among muffin cups. (Note: Sprinkle in green onion or chive now if you want them baked in.)
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Spoon egg mixture over ham and cheese, filling about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes until set. Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions or chives.
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Cool slightly for easier removal from pan.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 152mg51%
Sodium 407mg17%
Potassium 79mg2%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 697IU14%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.