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Crispy Mini Quiche Lorraine Muffin Tin Bites

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These crispy mini quiche Lorraine bites are perfect for quick and easy brunches, featuring a golden, crisp crust and a creamy, savory filling of bacon, Gruyère cheese, and eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 6 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or pie crust, thawed (optional, cut into 3-inch rounds to line muffin tins)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with parchment.
  2. If using crust, cut puff pastry or pie crust into 3-inch circles and press each into the muffin cups, letting edges sit slightly over the rim. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy (6–8 minutes), then drain on paper towels.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion in bacon fat until translucent and soft (about 3 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth and slightly frothy (1-2 minutes).
  6. Stir in cooked bacon, sautéed onions, and grated Gruyère cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  7. Pour the filling evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes until puffed, golden, and set (toothpick inserted should come out clean).
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then gently run a knife around each quiche and remove. Transfer to a cooling rack to keep bottoms crisp.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for extra flavor. For gluten-free, omit crust or use almond flour crust. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or dairy-free creamer. Avoid overfilling muffin cups to prevent soggy crust. Let quiches cool in pan before removing to keep crisp edges. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave reheating.

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