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Cozy Mini Quiche Lorraine with Melty Gruyère and Fresh Herbs

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These mini quiches feature a buttery crust, creamy custard filling with smoky bacon, melty Gruyère cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for brunch or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package pre-made pie crust dough (such as Pillsbury)
  • Butter for greasing the muffin tin
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk (almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 6 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to come to temperature.
  2. Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a cutter about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, cut out 12 rounds.
  3. Gently press each dough round into the muffin tin cups, covering bottom and sides. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  4. Cook bacon until crisp, chop into small pieces, and drain on paper towels.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide bacon pieces evenly among crust-lined muffin cups.
  7. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top of bacon in each cup.
  8. Pour egg mixture over cheese and bacon, filling about three-quarters full.
  9. Sprinkle chopped chives and thyme leaves evenly over each quiche.
  10. Bake on center rack for 20–25 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly in center and edges are golden.
  11. Let quiches cool for 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin. Use a butter knife to loosen edges if needed.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use cold dough and chill crust-lined muffin tin before filling to prevent shrinking and sogginess. Do not overfill tins to avoid spills. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly. Fresh herbs should be added just before baking for best flavor. Silicone muffin tins ease removal and cleanup.

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Keywords: mini quiche, quiche lorraine, Gruyère cheese, bacon, brunch recipe, easy quiche, savory snack, fresh herbs

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