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Savory Mini Quiche Lorraine Bites with Gruyere and Bacon

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These bite-sized quiches combine a crispy crust, creamy custard, smoky bacon, and nutty Gruyere cheese for a perfect savory snack or appetizer. Easy to make and perfect for parties or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • Pie crust (store-bought or homemade; flaky, buttery preferred)
  • 6 slices bacon, diced and cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 100 g)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml) or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (optional)
  • Butter, for sautéing shallots and greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
  2. Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut 3-inch rounds using a cookie cutter or glass rim.
  3. Press dough circles gently into muffin cups, edges slightly overhanging.
  4. Cook diced bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté shallots in bacon fat or butter until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, cooked bacon, shallots, and shredded Gruyere cheese.
  7. Spoon custard mixture evenly into each crust-lined muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until quiches are set but slightly jiggly in the center and crust edges are golden brown.
  9. Let quiches cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing with a knife or spatula.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream for a creamier custard. Pre-cook bacon until just crispy to avoid greasy custard. Chill dough after pressing into muffin cups to maintain shape. Rotate muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking. Tent with foil if crust edges brown too quickly. For gluten-free, use almond flour crust or make crustless quiches. Reheat in oven to keep crust crisp; avoid microwave.

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Keywords: mini quiche, quiche lorraine, savory bites, Gruyere cheese, bacon, appetizer, brunch, party food

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