Description
Quiche Lorraine Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring a flaky pastry shell filled with a rich and creamy mixture of eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for brunches or gatherings, these delightful morsels promise to elevate any occasion. With their irresistible aroma and stunning presentation, they’re a guaranteed hit that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy; remove and sauté onions until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Fold in bacon and onions.
- Roll out the pastry dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into circles to fit muffin cups.
- Place pastry circles in the muffin tin and fill each with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quiche bite (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a vegetarian version. You can also experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.