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Easy Savory Mini Quiche Lorraine Bites

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These mini quiche Lorraine bites feature a crisp, buttery crust with a rich custardy filling of smoky bacon and sharp Swiss cheese, perfect for quick snacks or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought refrigerated pie dough (can use gluten-free pie crust)
  • 6 slices bacon, diced (thick-cut preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 100g)
  • 1 small shallot or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, sautéed until translucent
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly cracked
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease mini muffin pan.
  2. Roll out refrigerated pie dough to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness. Cut out 3-inch (7.5 cm) diameter circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
  3. Press each dough circle gently into mini muffin pan cups, covering bottom and sides evenly. Trim excess dough if needed.
  4. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until just crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet with bacon fat, sauté shallots or onions over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Divide cooked bacon and sautéed onions evenly among dough-lined muffin cups. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the bacon and onions.
  8. Pour egg mixture over fillings in each cup, filling about 3/4 full to avoid spills.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until filling is set and lightly golden on top. The custard should jiggle slightly but not be liquid.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes in pan before removing carefully with a spatula or butter knife. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If dough edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For a golden crust, brush dough with beaten egg before filling. Use room temperature eggs and cream for smooth custard. Pre-cook bacon thoroughly to avoid greasy filling. Can use silicone mini cupcake molds or foil baking cups as alternatives to mini muffin pan.

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