Easy Savory Mini Quiche Bites Recipe Perfect for Party Appetizers
These easy savory mini quiche bites feature a flaky crust filled with creamy eggs, cheese, and savory veggies or bacon. Perfect for quick snacks, brunch, or party appetizers, they come together in under 30 minutes and are crowd-pleasers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini quiche bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets pre-made pie crusts (store-bought)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half (dairy-free milk optional)
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin pan with baking spray containing flour for nonstick.
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust sheets on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles about 3 inches in diameter using a round cutter or glass.
- Gently press each crust circle into the muffin pan cups, making sure it reaches up the sides to form crust cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk or half-and-half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg until smooth but not runny.
- Stir in shredded cheese, chopped cooked bacon (if using), and sliced green onions.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture evenly into each crust-lined cup, leaving a little room to help them set.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until quiches are puffed, golden on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the mini quiches cool in the pan for 5 minutes before gently removing with a spatula or butter knife.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for fluffier filling. If crust edges brown too quickly, tent with foil. Strain or pat dry cottage cheese if too watery. Pre-cooked bacon or veggies prevent soggy texture. Can substitute gluten-free crust or make crustless for gluten-free option. Dairy-free alternatives can be used for cottage cheese and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini quiche bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
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