If you’re a fan of our mini frittatas (also known as fluffy egg cups), then you’ll definitely want to give these quiche cups a try. Quiche is an egg-based dish that features a smooth and creamy filling with a buttery and flaky pie crust. It is creamier than a frittata and less eggy than an omelette, which means it requires a longer cooking time. To make things quicker and easier, this recipe uses brioche bread instead of a pie crust and the egg-to-cream ratio has been adjusted from traditional quiches. These freshly baked mini quiches are perfect for a quick and balanced breakfast bite on the go!
yields
6 pieces
total time
30 mins
equipment
Toaster Oven
ingredients
EGG MIXTURE:
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
MIX-INS:
- 2 slices deli ham
- 2 Tbsp thawed frozen broccoli, buds only
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
ASSEMBLY:
- 6 slices of brioche bread (or challah, use butter or milk bread that is not too soft)
- Unsalted butter for greasing the crusts
directions
Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the egg mixture ingredients until thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
Mix-ins
- Finely chop the deli ham slices and add them to the egg mixture. Alternatively, you can add fully-cooked bacon pieces.
- Cut the broccoli florets from the thawed frozen broccoli and add them to the egg mixture. There is no need to pre-cook the broccoli because it is already blanched.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese. You can also use Colby Jack or Mexican Blend cheese.
- Add the dried minced onion. It saves time and still delivers the mellow flavor of cooked onions.
- Stir together to evenly distribute the fillings.
Crust
- Cut a hole in the center of each brioche slice. You can use the remaining bread to make croutons or a breakfast casserole.
- Gently place each piece into the muffin tin to form a crust base. Do not flatten the bread.
- Grease each cup with softened unsalted butter.
Assembly & Bake
- Give the mixture a quick stir to redistribute the ingredients before filling the muffin tin. Fill each crust to the top, making sure to distribute the mix-ins evenly.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes. Then, loosen the edges of each muffin cup and carefully remove each quiche cup.
Storage
Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers. To reheat, preheat your air fryer or toaster oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the quiche cups in the air fryer or toaster oven and heat for 2-3 minutes (air fryer) or 4-5 minutes (toaster oven), or until heated through. Do not microwave the quiche, as this will make the crust soggy.
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