Mini Quiche Recipe

Look no further than this Mini Quiche Recipe for the most delicious bite-sized 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. These miniature snacks are perfect to make ahead and have ready for an easy breakfast, healthy appetizer, or holiday party.

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 buttery and flaky 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 options are endless!

So that next holiday party or get-together you’re throwing, make sure you add this mini quiche recipe to the menu. You and your guest will be so glad you did!

Ingredients

The simple ingredients you need to make this mini quiche recipe include:

• 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. You can choose organic if preferred.
• Milk. This is where this recipe differs, as many others call for heavy whipping cream. This version includes a full-fat oat milk without a difference in taste. Cashew milk, regular milk, or heavy whipping cream are other good options.
• Seasonings. A mixture of salt, 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.

Individual Quiche 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 or make air fryer bacon.
• 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.

How to Make Mini Quiche

The basic steps for making this mini quiche recipe are simple to follow:

Whisk the Eggs

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.

Shape the Pie Crust

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 tray 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.

Fill Up the Muffin Pan

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.

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.

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.

Dietary Modifications

Here are some adjustments and substitutions you can make to help this recipe fit your dietary requirements:

• Dairy-free: Select a plant-based milk and use a dairy-free cheese, or you can leave it out. Also don’t forget to switch the butter in the pie crust for a dairy-free alternative.
• Gluten-free: Either make or purchase a gluten-free pie crust.
• Vegetarian: Keep the meat out of your mix-ins.
• Low-carb: Skip the crust by using this Breakfast Egg Muffins recipe and only cook them for 14-16 minutes.

FAQs

Expert Tips and Tricks

• 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.

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.