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Crispy Mini Quiche Lorraine Bites with Gruyère

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These crispy mini quiche Lorraine bites combine flaky crust, rich custard, smoky bacon, and nutty Gruyère cheese in perfect harmony. They are quick, easy, and perfect for brunch or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion (yellow or sweet), sautéed lightly
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut circles slightly larger than muffin tin pockets.
  3. Press crust circles gently into mini muffin tin cups to form little cups.
  4. Line each cup with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake crust for 8 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and crumble when cool.
  6. In the bacon fat, sauté diced onion until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and slightly frothy.
  8. Distribute bacon, sautéed onion, and shredded Gruyère evenly into each crust cup.
  9. Pour custard over filling, filling cups almost to the top but not overflowing.
  10. Bake on center rack for 18–22 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the middle.
  11. Let quiches cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  12. Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Blind bake the crust to prevent soggy bottoms. Shred Gruyère cheese for creamier filling. Avoid overfilling custard to prevent spillover. Use metal muffin tins for better crispness. Reheat in oven to maintain crisp crust. Nutmeg is optional but recommended for classic flavor.

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Keywords: mini quiche, quiche Lorraine, Gruyère, bacon, brunch recipe, appetizer, party food, easy quiche

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