Mini Quiches

Why These Mini Quiches Belong at Your Next Brunch

Your next brunch, your next breakfast, or stash a batch in your freezer so you can enjoy them ANY time. Here’s why you’re going to love these mini quiches!

• Simple but delicious. I add garlic powder and thyme to the egg mixture, which gives this dish an even more savory taste. And that’s it! The ham and cheese pack so much punch, you don’t need to add a ton of ingredients.
• So brunchable. If brunchable isn’t a word, I feel like we should make it one! I plan on making these mini quiches for Easter brunch and I’m hoping and praying my husband makes them for Mother’s Day brunch, along with these Lemon Poppy Seed Scones.
• That flaky phyllo dough. Whenever I use phyllo in a recipe, I wonder why I don’t use it more often. It’s so flaky and crisp and just delightful! And it’s much better than a typical quiche crust, if you ask me.

What You’ll Need

The ingredient list for these mini quiches is super short! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Phyllo dough shells – You can find these in the frozen section at the grocery store.
• Diced ham – Like leftovers from this Pomegranate Maple Glazed Baked Ham Recipe!
• Eggs – You can’t make quiche without eggs!
• Milk – Any kind you like or have on hand will work.
• Garlic powder and dried thyme – The seasonings for the egg mixture.
• Shredded cheddar cheese – I like to shred my own for the best flavor and meltiness, but store-bought shreds are fine too.
• Chives – Optional, for garnish.

Which Pastry is Best for Mini Quiches?

I’ve found that the easiest way to make mini quiches is by using phyllo dough shells. It gives you the flaky crust but it’s already made so you don’t have to mess around with making or cutting pie crust. You can find the phyllo dough shells at most grocery stores.

How to Make Mini Quiches

You’ll find the full instructions for mini quiches in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the phyllo shells on top.
• Brown the ham. Warm a skillet over medium heat, then add the ham and cook until it’s lightly browned. Divide it into the phyllo shells.
• Whisk the egg mixture. Add the eggs, milk, and seasonings to a bowl and whisk to combine.
• Finish assembling. Divide the egg into the shells, then top with the shredded cheese.
• Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the egg is set and puffy.
• Serve. Garnish with chives if you’re using them, then serve.

Tips and Variations

Follow these pointers for perfect mini quiches!

• Switch up the cheese. I like cheddar because it’s a very flavorful cheese, but you could do Swiss, gouda, havarti, or anything else you like!
• Or switch up the meat. Cooked and crumbled bacon or cooked breakfast sausage are always fantastic in quiches.
• Add veggies. Frozen and thawed chopped broccoli, sautéed spinach, caramelized onions—they’re all good!
• Beat the egg well. If you don’t, you’ll have streaks of egg white throughout. It’s not a big deal, but they are a little bland and unsightly.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re making these mini quiches for a brunch, pair them with muffins (I love these Blueberry Lemon Muffins), fresh fruit, and maybe some Homemade Breakfast Potatoes. I also like serving them over a bed of greens dressed with a simple vinaigrette like this Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe.

How to Store and Reheat

• Refrigerator: Transfer the mini quiches to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Once they are baked, remove from the oven and let cool. Place a baking sheet with mini quiches in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and place mini quiches in a freezer safe storage bag. Store in freezer for up to 3 months.
• To reheat: Place the mini quiches on a wire rack lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes at 325ºF in the oven or microwave for a minute. (Note: You will lose the flaky crust when you reheat this way, but you will be able to eat it faster.)

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