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Crispy Mini Quiche Lorraine Cups

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These crispy mini quiche cups are an easy, impressive snack perfect for last-minute parties or casual entertaining, featuring a flaky puff pastry crust and a rich, cheesy bacon custard filling.

Ingredients

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  • Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
  • Bacon (diced)
  • Gruyère cheese (shredded)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Onion (finely chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (about 1/8 tsp)
  • Butter (for greasing the muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the muffin tin cups lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases. Cut the pastry into roughly 3-inch squares. Press the pastry gently into each muffin cup, allowing it to come up the sides but not over the top. Refrigerate the lined muffin tin while preparing the filling.
  3. Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and cook over medium-low heat until translucent and soft, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg until smooth and slightly frothy.
  6. Sprinkle a small amount of cooked bacon and sautéed onion into each pastry-lined cup. Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded Gruyère cheese on top. Carefully pour the egg custard over the fillings, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake the quiche cups on the middle rack of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the custard is set and the pastry edges are golden brown and crisp.
  8. Allow the mini quiches to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before carefully removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until just before use to maintain flakiness. Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Avoid overfilling cups to prevent spilling. If pastry shrinks during baking, press gently back into cups before adding filling. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: mini quiche, quiche lorraine, party snacks, easy appetizers, puff pastry, bacon quiche, finger food

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