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Mini Quiche Lorraine (6 Ingredients)

With only 6 ingredients, you won’t have any trouble making these mini quiche lorraine for your next party. Eat some now, freeze the rest for later. And no pre-baking of the pastry required!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 quiches
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shortcrust pastry (Weight is average - I used 3 sheets ready-made pastry. See notes section below if you prefer to make your own pastry.)
  • ¾ cups Parmesan Cheese grated (or other tasty cheese)
  • 9 ounces Bacon chopped into small pieces (4 to 6 strips/rashers)
  • ½ ounce chives finely sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream = double or thickened cream in the UK/Australia
  • ½ cup milk
  • black pepper a few good grinds

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 355F / 180C.
  2. Pan fry the bacon in a little oil for ten minutes or until starting to crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, cut 24 circles out of the shortcrust pastry sheets using a large round cookie cutter or the rim of an upturned glass.
  4. Lightly spray 2 round-bottomed pie trays with oil, then press the pastry circles into the holes.
  5. Put a teaspoon of cheese into each hole, then top with a teaspoon each of cooked bacon and chives.
  6. Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and pepper and pour on top of the cheese/bacon/chives so that the pastry cases are filled almost to the top.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the egg mixture is lightly set and the pastry and tops of the quiches are starting to brown lightly.

Notes

  • Can you use ham instead of bacon? Yes, why not? I do find bacon makes the quiches a bit tastier but I do sometimes use ham instead if I want to cut down on the cook time. 
  • How much pastry to use: The amount of shortcrust pastry stated in the recipe is average. I used 3 ready-made (frozen, but fresh is fine too of course) pastry sheets. 
  • If you'd prefer to make your own pastry: No problem. I often do this. Here's the recipe I use:
  • 350g (2 cups or 12 ounces) plain flour
  • 170g (12 tablespoons or 6 ounces) cold butter, cut into cubes
  • Just throw the flour and butter into a food processor with 6 tablespoons cold water and pulse until you have a ball of pastry (or really big chunks). Bring together, chill for at least half an hour, then roll out with extra flour.
  • If you don't have a food processor simply rub the butter into the flour with your finger tips, then add the water and bring the pastry together with your hands. 
  • I suggest keeping the pastry on the thinner side so that it cooks in the same time as the quiche filling. If you're using ready-made pastry, you might want to roll it out a little thinner.
  • Freezing instructions: This mini quiche lorraine recipe is perfect for the freezer. You can freeze the quiches after cooking and cooling. Simply freeze for about half an hour on baking trays (or directly in the pie tray). Then transfer to ziplock freezer bags, OR place between sheets of baking paper in a plastic container. You can freeze the quiches for up to 3 months.
  • How to reheat: Reheat straight from frozen for around 10 minutes at 355F/180C.
  • Adding other fillings: These mini quiches work really well with other fillings such as cooked roasted vegetables, finely chopped sundried tomatoes, cooked meats, different cheeses and finely chopped raw produce such as bell peppers, asparagus and scallions/spring onions.
  • I don't have a round-bottomed pie tray! That's OK. You can use mini muffin trays instead. Just as long as the holes are quite shallow, your quiches will still turn out fine. If they are on the bigger/deeper side e.g. a normal sized muffin pan, I'd recommend pricking the pastry all over with a fork and pre-baking it for around 5 minutes before adding the filling. No need for baking beans etc!

Nutrition Information

Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 253IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24quiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 253IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.