Bacon, Thyme and Gruyere Mini Quiches |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An unusual combination of sweet and savory that can be served as mini quiche appetizers or as a full pie main dish breakfast or brunch. Ingredients:
12 ounces graham crackers, crushed |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
2 eggs, slightly beaten |
1/2 cup milk |
2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded |
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced |
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme |
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon |
1/2 cup turkey bacon |
Directions:
1. Crush the cookies in food processor or large Ziplock bag, then stir in melted butter.
2. Put 1 teaspoon cookie mixture into 18-22 mini tart or mini muffin cups. Tamp down with thumb or tart press to create a bottom crust.
3. Combine the rest of the ingredients except the turkey bacon.
4. Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture into each mini tart cup.
5. Sprinkle turkey bacon over the tops of each quiche.
6. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
7. ***To bake a full pie: Cover with foil and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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