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Mini Cheese and Broccolini quiches

Mini Broccolini and Cheese Quiches

If you're looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer then look no further than these mini broccolini and cheese quiches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 quiche

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 8 Tbsp butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese lactose free also works (if needed)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour up to 1¼ cups depending on humidity

Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (whole milk can be used)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated fine
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 6 oz broccolini spears fresh and steamed in microwave for 45 seconds
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese I use old cheddar for max flavor

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°

To make the crust

  • Start by creaming the butter and cream cheese together using a hand mixer until well combined and smooth.
  • Slowly add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms (you may or may not use all of the flour). The dough should be soft but it should not stick to your fingers when touched.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (i used my scale) of about 30g each
  • Start by dividing the dough into 4 roughly equal pieces, then divide each of those into thirds. Weigh them if you have a scale, but you don't have to be exact. This dough is forgiving.
  • Roll out each dough ball into a small circle and place in the muffin tin and use your fingers to press the dough gently to the bottom and up the sides of the tin.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cheeses, and seasonings (salt, pepper and garlic powder)
  • Steam your broccolini (about 3 or 4 spears) in the microwave (covered in a bowl or in a steamer bag), for about 45 seconds to just soften it a bit. Then once it's cool enough to handle, chop the broccolini into a fine dice and add it to the egg and cream mixture, stir to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture into each tart shell, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • The filling will puff up while the quiches cook, but will fall once they cool (this is normal)
  • Once they're cooked, carefully remove them from the muffin tins and place them on a wire rack to cool. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate any leftover within 2 hours.

Notes

This recipe calls for broccolini, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  Broccoli, spinach (chop fine), sautéed mushrooms etc.  
Keyword appetizer, broccoli, broccolini, cheese, mini, quiche