Easy Mini Quiche Recipe

By Jill Baird · Published January 7, 2023 · Updated March 6, 2024 · 10 Comments

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This Easy Mini Quiche recipe is quick to throw together and can be customized to create any number of variations. Baked in mini muffin tins, each creamy three cheese quiche has a crisp and buttery crescent roll crust.

If you prefer to go crustless, just skip the crescent rolls and add the quiche filling directly to each muffin tin cup. You can keep these mini breakfast quiche as is or add your favorite quiche fillings such as ham, bacon, sausage, or mushrooms.

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This recipe for Mini Quiche is the perfect individual quiche recipe or it can be used to make a classic quiche made in a 9-inch pie plate. Mini quiche are a fun breakfast and brunch item or even an easy appetizer. They are so versatile and can be flavored in about as many ways as you can image.

We love to serve this quiche recipe with this easy blender hollandaise sauce, hashbrown potatoes, Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe or coconut french toast. And if you're looking for another egg recipe, try our Protein Egg Bites too.

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Mini Quiche Ingredients

Chives- these should be sliced thin before adding. You could also use sliced green onions.
Eggs - any kind of large eggs will work great.
Swiss Cheese- this should be shredded Swiss cheese, or you could substitute another cheese if you prefer. Mozzarella would taste great.
Ricotta Cheese - this adds flavor as well as extra creaminess to the quiche. You can use whole milk or low fat ricotta.
Parmesan Cheese- freshly grated or shredded is best. You could substitute gruyere cheese.
Refrigerated Crescent Rolls- using a can of crescent rolls is a great way to make a simple crust. If you want to make crustless mini quiche you can skip this.
Filling - if you want to add another ingredient for a filling, add about 1 tablespoon of meat or ingredients for a flavor variation on top of each dough square. The ingredients shouldn't overfill the mini muffin tins. Don't fill past the lip of the muffin tin.

How to Make This Easy Mini Quiche Recipe

Combine the egg mixture. Spray nonstick mini muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.Mix together the chives, eggs, and cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
Place crust in the bottom of each muffin cup. Unroll the can of crescent rolls and cut into 2" squares. Place one 2" square into each muffin cup. Gently press down into the bottom to make a little cup.
Bake. Carefully add the egg mixture to each muffin cup, filling almost to the top. Bake in the preheated 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the quiche are just set in the center.
Serve. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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Recipe Variations for Mini Quiche

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche: In each mini muffin tin, add a Tablespoon of chopped deli ham. Leftover holiday ham works great for this recipe too.
Sausage and Cheese Mini Quiche: In a non-stick skillet, brown onions, garlic, and hot Italian Sausage. Add a Tablespoon of sausage to the mini muffin tin before adding the cheese.
3 Cheese Mini Quiche: No need to add anything. The 3 cheese mixture is perfect for making a 3 cheese mini quiche.
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche: This is a classic. It's a favorite when it comes to crustless mini quiches. We love making this one after the holidays and need to use up some leftover ham. It's a great leftover ham recipe!
Crustless Sausage Quiche: We love the Italian Hot Sausage in this recipe, but if you like sweeter sausage, the maple sausage is a great option too,
Crustless 3 cheese Quiche: If your family doesn't like swiss cheese, you can easily sub it for provolone or mozzarella cheese.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make crustless mini quiche?

You can use this same recipe for an easy crustless mini quiche recipe. Use the base ingredients and add whatever flavor variations you'd like. Just be sure to grease your mini muffin tins, muffin tins, or 9" pie plate really well so the quiche doesn't stick.

Make a crustless sausage quiche or mix and match the ingredients to make an easy quiche your family will love.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

Refrigerator- wrap well with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer- Be sure and cool your quiche completely, then wrap well in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil. You can store quiche frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheating Instructions- In order to reheat a frozen quiche, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, the instructions are the same whether it was in the freezer or fridge. Just rewarm in a preheated 325 degree oven until warmed through, or about 30 minutes. You may want to cover the crust with aluminum foil part-way through if it begins to brown too much.

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This mini quiche recipe is made with a 3 cheese blend and has 3 flavor variations, or some ideas to customize your own. You can make this recipe into a classic quiche recipe or the best crustless quiche. It's one of the best breakfast recipes your family will love!

Course Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 202kcal

Author The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Chives (minced)
4 whole Eggs
2 cups Swiss Cheese (shredded)
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 tube Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (cut into 2" squares)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray nonstick mini muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together the chives, eggs, and cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
Unroll the can of crescent rolls and cut into 2" squares. Place one 2" square into each muffin cup. Gently press down into the bottom to make a little cup.
Carefully add the egg mixture to each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the quiche are just set in the center.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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This amazing quiche recipe is made with a 3 cheese blend and has 3 flavor variations. You can even customize your own quiche or crustless quiche recipe. You can make this recipe into a classic quiche recipe or the best crustless quiche. It's one of the best breakfast recipes your family will love!

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Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

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What is the formula for quiche? ›

What Is the Best Eggs-to-Dairy Ratio for Quiche? The ratio maintains your custard's consistency. A good quiche custard typically features: 1 large egg to 1/2 cups of dairy.

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Why do my mini quiches sink? ›

Additionally, if the quiche is baked at too high of a temperature, it can cause the eggs to puff up and then collapse, resulting in a sunken appearance. To prevent quiche from sinking, it is important to avoid overbaking it and to bake it at the appropriate temperature.

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What is a substitute for heavy cream in a quiche recipe? ›

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

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Can I use 2% milk instead of heavy cream for quiche? ›

Classic custards use heavy cream, but 2% milk contains a fraction of the saturated fat and is still plenty rich. Flavor your custard with salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and fresh herbs such as chives, oregano, parsley or tarragon.

What not to put in quiche? ›

Avoid Fillings That Are Too Wet

"Some vegetables, such as sliced large tomatoes or raw zucchini, have a high water content and will make your quiche soggy (even if you follow all steps to avoid this!)," Davila notes.

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How do you keep the bottom of a quiche from getting soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

During that time, the egg cooks into a glossy layer that will later prevent the filling from seeping into the crust and making it soggy.

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What temperature should quiche be cooked at? ›

Overcooking it will curdle the eggs. And of course, you know what I'll say next: to prevent this minor tragedy, temp your quiche. The custard in a quiche is done between 165°F and 185°F (74°C and 85°C), with some variation coming into temp based mostly on preference.

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What is the ratio of eggs to milk in a quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

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Why do you put flour in quiche? ›

Roll it out a tad bit thicker than you normally would for a standard pie if possible, and absolutely use it all. Confidently press any overhang or extra pieces into the walls of your pan. Add flour to your filling: Adding a bit of flour to your quiche filling helps absorb moisture and stabilize things in general.

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Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

And yes, as you'll see, you should always prebake quiche crust to avoid a gummy pastry. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Roll out your homemade or purchased refrigerated dough into a 12-inch circle.

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Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

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How do you keep mini quiches from sticking? ›

The best way to prevent the mini quiches from sticking is to use silicone muffin liners or a silicone pan since they pop right out once cooked.

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How long can mini quiches sit out? ›

Just be careful to keep it in the fridge as leaving it on the counter could create bacteria growth due to the quiche's dairy and egg-based filling. According to the FDA, you should never leave egg-based dishes out on the counter for over two hours — and if it's especially hot, they should be refrigerated before then.

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Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche? ›

While it is not as traditional for quiches such as quiche Lorraine, you can use milk instead of heavy cream for quiche. While the results are not *as* rich as if heavy cream is used, I find that by the time you factor in the cheese and eggs, the quiche is not at all lacking in indulgence.

Can I substitute milk for heavy cream in quiche? ›

The answer is, yes you can, which is a relief. You do need some fat in there to help it set, but you can get that from the cheese. Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the filling works perfectly well and I figure you are more likely to have these ingredients in, which is way more helpful.

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Is it better to bake with milk or heavy cream? ›

Key Takeaways. Milk can work as a substitute for heavy cream in some cooking applications, but often requires flour, cornstarch, or butter to help thicken and enrich the dish. Whole milk or half-and-half make the best replacements. Do not use low-fat or skim milk as substitutes in recipes calling for heavy cream.

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Why add milk to quiche? ›

The best quiche ratio is 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy. The ratio of the fat content from the dairy and the protein from the eggs determine the custard's final texture. The egg proteins bond to form a soft gel-like texture, while the dairy gives the quiche a creamy flavor.

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