Name: Mini Quiches- Easy Finger Foods for Party
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients: ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but magic); ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped (or thawed frozen, squeezed dry); 1 cup shredded Swiss or gruyère cheese; 30 mini phyllo shells OR 2 rolls refrigerated pie dough; 6 large eggs; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Fluffy, bite-sized quiches baked in crispy phyllo or pie-crust cups, loaded with cheese, bacon, spinach, and herbs. The perfect elegant-yet-easy make-ahead party bite that tastes like pure brunch heaven.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Mini Quiches are the ultimate party all-star: they look impressively gourmet, yet take less than 15 minutes of active work. You can mix the filling the night before, bake them fresh or reheat in minutes, and every single one disappears—no leftovers ever. They’re naturally gluten-free (with phyllo or crustless option), loved by kids and adults, and endlessly customizable. Set out a platter and watch guests hover until the last crumb is gone—this is the finger food that makes you the undisputed hosting champion!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use store-bought mini phyllo shells or pre-made pie dough—zero fuss.
Pre-bake phyllo shells 3–4 min for extra crisp.
Don’t overfill—eggs puff as they bake.
Bake on the middle rack—prevents soggy bottoms.
Make filling the day before—flavors get even better.
Freeze baked quiches—reheat 10 min at 350°F.
Serve warm or room temp—both delicious.

Yield: 30 Mini Quiches

Mini Quiches- Easy Finger Foods for Party

Fluffy, cheesy mini quiches in crispy cups—elegant make-ahead party perfection!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 38 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but magic)
½ tsp salt
¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped (or thawed frozen, squeezed dry)
1 cup shredded Swiss or gruyère cheese
30 mini phyllo shells OR 2 rolls refrigerated pie dough
6 large eggs
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Preheat oven: 375°F—your golden bites are coming!
Prep shells: Place phyllo shells on baking sheet OR cut pie dough into rounds and press into mini muffin tin.
Crisp shells: Pre-bake phyllo 3–4 min or pie dough 8 min—extra crunch!
Whisk custard: Beat eggs, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg until smooth.
Layer fillings: Add cheese, bacon, spinach, green onions to each cup.
Pour carefully: Fill each shell ¾ full with egg mixture—room to puff!
Tap gently: Lightly tap pan to remove air bubbles.
Bake golden: 18–22 minutes until puffed and set.
Cool slightly: Rest 5 minutes—easier to remove and perfect temp.
Serve proud: Arrange on platter—watch them disappear in seconds!

Notes

Make filling the night before—flavor gets even better.
Freeze baked quiches—reheat straight from freezer at 350°F for 10–12 min.
Leftovers? Amazing breakfast with a side salad.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 54mgSodium 134mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 10g

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