Mini Quiche Lorraine Bites
These Mini Quiche Lorraine Bites are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing savory appetizer featuring smoky bacon, creamy eggs, Gruyère cheese, and a flaky pie crust. Perfect for parties, brunches, or snacking, they deliver classic comfort in a bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini quiche bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet ready-made pie crust (about 9 inches, thawed if frozen)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion (yellow or sweet)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Extra grated cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
- Unroll the pie crust on a floured surface. Using a 2.5-inch round cutter or small glass, cut out 24 circles. Reroll scraps as needed.
- Place each crust round into a muffin cup, pressing gently to line the bottom and sides. Prick the base with a fork.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy, about 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In the same pan, sauté diced onions for 1-2 minutes until translucent. Mix bacon and onions together and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle bacon and onion mixture evenly into each crust-lined muffin cup. Pour egg mixture gently over the top, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the filling is set and the tops are golden. Check at 18 minutes; if centers jiggle, bake a few minutes more.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Run a small spatula or knife around the edges to release. Transfer to a wire rack or serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh chives or extra cheese if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust or bake filling in muffin liners for crustless bites. For vegetarian, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Let bites cool before removing from the pan for easy release. Can be made ahead and reheated. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini quiche bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 5
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