5 from 78 votes
Mini Mushroom Quiche
These Mini Mushroom Quiches offer individual servings featuring a flaky homemade crust filled with sautéed cremini mushrooms, onions, garlic, Swiss cheese, and an egg-and-half-and-half custard. Baked until lightly golden, they provide a rich, savory appetizer or breakfast item with a tender texture and balanced umami flavors from mushrooms and cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
mini quiche
Calories:
474 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 6-8 oz cremini mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms
- ¼ yellow onion (approx 1/2 cup diced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 ounces swiss cheese , chopped or grated
- ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
uber easy homemade crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil olive, coconut, or avocado oil, generic cooking oil
- ¼ cup water ice cold
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the mushrooms, mince your garlic, and dice your onion.
- To make the crust, first mix the flour and salt with fork. In a separate bowl, beat the oil and water with a whisk or fork to thicken.
- Pour into flour and mix gently with a fork. [just til mixed, don't overwork it]
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts and press each flat on a solid surface. You'll want to press the dough super thin so it comes out flaky and magical.
- Then press each doughy disc into 4 mini tart pans and season each with a little freshly ground black pepper.
- Saute your mushrooms and onion, adding the garlic towards the very end to prevent burning. Season with a little salt, pepper, and even a little garlic powder for added flavor.
- Beat the eggs until the yolks and whites are incorporated and add the cream.
- Top the crust with your veggies and swiss and pour in egg mixture.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Swiss cheese can be substituted with Gruyere, Gouda, or white cheddar for different flavors.
- This recipe makes four mini quiches or one 9-inch quiche; adjust bake time if making one larger quiche.
- Press the dough thinly into tart pans for a flaky crust texture.
- Use fresh sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic to enhance the filling's flavor.
- Cooking at 350°F until crust edges turn slightly golden ensures proper doneness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
205mg
(68%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 mini quiche
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.