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Quiche Pastry Cups
Ingredients (4 Servings)
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 large eggs, divided use
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry.
- Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square; cut each into nine squares.
- Place in ungreased muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up.
- In a small bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 1 cup cream, thyme and seasonings.
- In another bowl, combine cheese, spinach, red pepper and bacon; divide among pastry cups.
- Pour egg mixture over cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg with remaining cream; brush over pastry edges. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.
- Freeze option: Cover and freeze baked pastries on greased baking sheets until firm.
- Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer.
- To use, reheat frozen pastries on ungreased baking sheets in a preheated 375° oven 17-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Per Serve- Calories: 345
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sodium: 555mg
- Carbohydrates: 8g
