Look no further than this Mini Quiche Recipe for the most delicious bite-sized appetizer or quick breakfast food made with your favorite add-ins! Simply line a mini muffin tin with a homemade or store-bought pie crust and fill with a whipped egg base and your favorite flavors, like bacon, vegetables, spinach, cheese, and even mushrooms. These miniature snacks are perfect to make ahead and reheat in the oven before your guests arrive!
Easy Mini Quiche Recipe
Whether throwing a baby shower for my sister, or hosting our annual Christmas party, there’s one thing that’s always on my appetizer menu… Mini Quiche!!
With their flaky and buttery pie crusts, fluffy egg texture, and TONS of flavor from the delicious add-ins.
Up until recently I have bought the pre-made frozen quiche from the grocery store, falsely thinking that making them from scratch would be WAY too hard.
But boy was I wrong!
In less than 45 minutes you can make 4 dozen of these cute bite-sized appetizers – AND you get to mix and match the fillings to your hearts’ desire.
From bacon and chives, mushroom and spinach, or even a bell pepper and herb variety. The flavor options are endless!
Mini Quiche Ingredients
- Pie Crusts. You need about 14-ounces, or 2 crusts, to make 48 mini quiches. Make your own homemade pie crust, pick up a store-bought crust, or you can even use puff pastry. If you are making homemade, be sure to leave enough time to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before rolling it out.
- Eggs. Only 5 large eggs are used. Avoid using jumbo eggs as they’ll have too much volume. You can choose organic if preferred.
- Milk. Many recipes call for heavy cream. You can use that, regular milk, or another full-fat plant-based milk alternative.
- Seasonings. A mixture of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder add flavor. You can always toss in some paprika as well for a kick.
- Cheese. Finely shredded is best so that it evenly distributes in the small cups. This can be left out if limiting dairy.
- Add-ins. Choose 1 cup of add-ins. This can include meats, vegetables, and herbs. If using vegetables, there’s no need to cook or sauté them beforehand, but be sure to cut them small enough so they become tender when baking. For meats you will want to fully cook them before mixing in.
How to Make Mini Quiche
See the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and ingredient amounts.
1. Whisk the Egg Filling
Crack the eggs into a medium bowl with a spout or a large measuring cup. (Doing this will make it much easier to pour!) Add in the milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and whisk until well combined.
Refrigerate the mixture until ready to use.
2. Prepare the Pie Crusts
Set the dough on a lightly floured cutting board and roll it out until it is at least 12-inches round in diameter.
Create 24 circles in each sheet of pie crust using a 2 ½-inch round cookie cutter. You will end up re-rolling the dough about 3-4 times in order to cut enough circles.
Liberally spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and press the pie crust rounds into the bottoms of each cup. Press the dough up the sides so the crust completely covers them.
3. Fill Crusts with Eggs and Add-Ins
Place 1 teaspoon of add-ins and a sprinkle of cheese in each mini pie crust.
Pour in the egg mixture to fill each cup just shy of the top of the pie crust.
Use a small spoon to mix together all of the add-ins and cheese so they’re evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
4. Bake in Oven
Cook the mini quiches at 375°F for 20-22 minutes, or until the pie crust is golden brown and the center of the egg no longer jiggles.
Mini Quiche Add-ins and Flavors
What’s so great about this recipe is that there are SO many different add-ins you can try.
The ones you’ll see pictured are the following combinations:
- Bacon + Cheddar + Chives – Cook the bacon in the oven, make air fryer bacon or cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mushroom + Spinach + Swiss – Make sure to finely chop the mushrooms and spinach.
- Bell Pepper + Parsley + Mozzarella – You can substitute tomatoes for the bell peppers and the parsley for basil for a Caprese twist!
Other add-ins you can try:
- Herbs – Chives, parsley, basil, or cilantro.
- Meats – Bacon, ham, or sausage.
- Vegetables – Mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, onions, green onions, potatoes (will need to cook these before adding in!), artichokes, broccoli, or zucchini.
- Cheese – Cheddar cheese, Monterrey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss cheese, or Feta cheese.
Meal Prep and Storage Directions
- To Prep-Ahead: Make the homemade pie crust and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can also fill the crusts with the mix-ins, but save the eggs to pour in just before baking. Or fully bake them and chill for up to 24 hours in advance.
- To Store: Keep leftover mini quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Or, seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Return to a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. You can also pop them in the microwave for 25-30 seconds.
FAQs
Can mini quiche be served cold?
These bite-sized snacks can be served either warm, at room temperature, or cold.
How do you keep mini quiche warm for a party?
Chafing dishes are the most convenient way to keep appetizers like mini quiche warm when entertaining.
Is quiche bad for weight loss?
Quiche often contains high amounts of fat and calories which is not conducive for weight loss. However, by using plant-based milk and opting for healthier mix-ins you can reduce the fat and calories.
Recipe Tips
- Plan ahead. Make the pie crust up to 3 days in advance and prepare the mix-ins to make it easier the day of serving.
- Go for variety. Use an assortment of add-ins to create multiple flavors.
- More than once. In order to get enough circles you will need to ball up and roll out the pie dough a few times.
- Mix in the cups. By placing the fillings and cheese in the pie crust before the egg you ensure everything is equally distributed.
- Keep the extras. Bake up enough so that you can freeze more for the future.
Other Easy Appetizers
These tasty snacks are great to enjoy anytime.
Smoked Salmon Dip and Bacon Wrapped Dates will impress any guest. But Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Maryland Crab Cakes are classics everyone will love.
Caprese Skewers, Crispy Southern Corn Fritters, and Cranberry Brie Bites are sweet and savory.
Or, keep it bite-sized with these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms.
More Breakfast Egg Recipes
Eggs are the cornerstone of any good breakfast, try any of these recipes next.
These Egg Muffins are similar to these mini quiches but made with the whole egg. Of course, Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs and Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are super simple ways to prepare this favorite.
For a complete breakfast, opt for this Breakfast Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon.
Be sure to give these Classic Deviled Eggs a try, as well.
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Mini Quiche Recipe (All Flavors!)
Look no further than this Mini Quiche Recipe for the most delicious bite-size breakfast food. Simply line a mini muffin tin with a homemade pie crust and fill with a whipped egg base and your favorite mix-ins, like bacon, vegetables, spinach, cheese, and even mushrooms.
Yield 48 mini quiche
Prep 25 minutes mins
Cook 20 minutes mins
Total 45 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 pie crusts 14 oz. total
- ½ cup cheese cheddar or Swiss
- 1 cup add-ins bacon, mushrooms, bell peppers, chives, etc.
Instructions
Mix the Egg Filling: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl with a spout or in a large measuring cup. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5 eggs, 1 cup milk, ¾ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, ¼ tsp. garlic powder
Prepare the Pie Crusts: Roll out dough on a lightly floured cutting board until it is at least 12-inches round in diameter. Use a 2 ½-inch round cookie cutter to cut 24 circles from each sheet of pie crust. You will end up re-rolling the dough about 3-4 times. Press pie crust rounds into the bottoms of a mini muffin tray that has been sprayed liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Press up the sides so the crust completely covers them.
2 pie crusts
Fill Each Mini Quiche: Fill each pie crust with 1 teaspoon of add-ins and a sprinkle of cheese. Pour in egg mixture and fill up just shy of the top of the pie crust. Use a small spoon to mix together all of the add-ins and cheese so they’re evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
½ cup cheese
Bake at 375 for 20-22 minutes, or until the pie crust is golden and the egg middle no longer jiggles. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and enjoy!
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Make-Ahead and Storage Directions
- To Prep-Ahead: Make the homemade pie crust and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can also fill the crusts with the mix-ins, but save the eggs to pour in just before baking. Or fully bake them and chill for up to 24 hours in advance.
- To Store: Keep leftover mini quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Return to a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. You can also pop them in the microwave for 25-30 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 84mg, Potassium: 17mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 43IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Breakfast, Dairy-Free, , Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian
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