Fun-Sized Mini Quiches
Bite-sized, protein-packed quiches with a flaky crust, filled with a savory egg custard and colorful veggies, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs puff pastry, eggs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ham
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup bell pepper
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 mini muffin liners or grease the cups with 1 tbsp butter.
- Step 2: Roll out thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal squares. Press each square into the muffin cups, pressing pastry up the sides.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Step 4: Divide 1/4 cup diced ham, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, 1/4 cup diced bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced onion evenly among the 12 pastry cups.
- Step 5: Pour egg mixture over vegetables until cups are 3/4 full. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each quiche.
- Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until egg custard is set and pastry is golden brown, with edges crisp and golden.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fun-Sized Mini Quiches take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Fun-Sized Mini Quiches?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep puff pastry from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fun-Sized Mini Quiches?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fun-Sized Mini Quiches for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Fun-Sized Mini Quiches?
French quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★★
Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
