Fun-Sized Mini Quiches with Herb Crust
Elegant yet simple individual quiches with a buttery herb crust and creamy egg filling, perfect for brunch or appetizers. This french-inspired recipe ready in about 45 minutes pairs pastry flour, cold unsalted butter, fresh chives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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 cup pastry flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pulse 1 cup pastry flour, 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, 2 tbsp minced chives, 1 tbsp minced dill, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then press into 12 muffin tins lined with parchment paper, creating 1/2-inch deep wells.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Distribute 1/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese and 1/4 cup diced ham evenly among the pastry shells, then pour egg mixture over the fillings until 3/4 full.
- Step 4: Bake for 22-25 minutes until the centers are just set and the edges are golden brown, checking at 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
- Step 5: Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully remove to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Fun-Sized Mini Quiches with Herb Crust 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 with Herb Crust?
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 pastry flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fun-Sized Mini Quiches with Herb Crust?
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 with Herb Crust 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 with Herb Crust?
French mains 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
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
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Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
