Name: Easy Quiche Toast Cups
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; ¼ cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper; 2 slices deli ham; 2 tbsp thawed frozen broccoli florets; 2 tbsp dried minced onion; ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 slices brioche bread ((or challah, use butter or milk bread that is not too soft)); Unsalted butter for greasing the crusts

A Note on This Recipe

A proper quiche — homemade pie crust, a rich custardy filling, the works — is a bit of a project.

This version keeps the best parts but uses brioche bread instead of pie crust, which presses right into a muffin tin and bakes into a crispy, buttery little cup. The filling is a scaled-down classic — eggs, cream, ham, broccoli, and cheddar — and the whole thing is ready in about 30 minutes. Great for a quick breakfast, but also the kind of thing that looks good on a brunch table without much effort.

How to Make It

Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, and seasonings until slightly frothy. Stir in the chopped ham, broccoli florets, shredded cheese, and dried minced onion until everything is evenly combined.

The dried minced onion is a handy shortcut here — it softens perfectly in the egg mixture as it bakes, adding flavor without any sautéing.

Cut the Rounds

Using a round cookie cutter or a small bowl as a guide, cut a large round from the center of each brioche slice. Save the outer scraps for croutons or a breakfast casserole.

Shape the Cups

Gently press each round into a muffin cup, easing it in so the bread conforms to the shape without tearing.

Brush each one with softened butter, which helps the bread crisp up and adds a nice buttery flavor to the base.

Assemble and Bake

Give the filling a quick stir, then spoon it evenly into each brioche crust.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.

Cool and Serve

Let the quiche cups cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing — they firm up as they cool and are much easier to lift out cleanly without falling apart.

Storage and Reheating

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. To reheat, preheat your air fryer or toaster oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm the quiche cups for 2–3 minutes in the air fryer or 4–5 minutes in the toaster oven, until heated through.

Avoid microwaving, as it can make the crust soggy.

Breakfast for One