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    Mini Party Quiches


    Source of Recipe


    CooksRecipes.com


    Recipe Introduction


    These mini quiches are the perfect finger food for a New Year's Eve party, Sunday brunch, or even when the guys come over to watch the game. They're so versatile, you can substitute your favorite vegetables for those listed in the recipe.


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 pkg (15 oz) prepared refrigerated piecrusts
    • 1 cup half-and-half
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
    • 2/3 cup shredded Gruyere, Swiss or Cheddar cheese
    • 1/3 cup chopped steamed broccoli
    • 1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms
    • 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes


    Instructions


    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two 12-cup mini muffin pans with foil liners.
    2. Unfold piecrusts. With a 2 3/4-inch fluted round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out 12 rounds from each crust. Press rounds into prepared pans to form a high edge. Prick bottom of rounds with a fork. Place a muffin liner inside each; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove top liners and weights. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
    3. In a bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, salt, pepper and thyme, Divide cheese among shells. Pour egg mixture into shells. Top 8 quiches with chopped broccoli, 8 quiches with mushrooms and remaining 8 quiches with chopped tomatoes.
    4. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan. Loosen quiches with a metal spatula; remove from pan.


    Final Comments


    Makes 24 quiches
 

 

 

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