October 3, 2011

Broccoli Quiche Appetizers

Breakfast & Brunch

Prep time:

20 mins.

Bake Time:

20 minutes

“Bite-size quiches are a big hit at parties—these broccoli, egg and cheese delights are the perfect hot appetizer.”

Ingredients

1 package (15 oz.) refrigerated piecrusts
1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
1 cup plus 2 tbsp. finely shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Thaw the crusts at room temperature according to package directions. Cut12 rounds from each crust with a 21/2-inch round cutter. Press each round in the bottom and up side of an ungreased miniature muffin cup.
2
Place the broccoli on a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp. water. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH until bright green and crisp-tender, 1–2 minutes. Divide the broccoli and1 cup Swiss cheese among the crust-lined cups.
3
Whisk together the eggs, cream, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Spoon the egg mixture into each cup. Sprinkle the red pepperand the remaining cheese over each cup.
4
Bake until the filling is set and the edges arelight golden brown, about 20 minutes. Coolfor 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.

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Serving Suggestion

Include these tasty quiche in an appetizer display of stuffed mushrooms, cut-up vegetables and hot crab dip with crackers.

Grandma's Secret Trick

Entertaining a crowd? Double therecipe and prepare two 24-cup pansof this recipe. Just before the party starts, bake 1 as directed and refrigerate the other. After the party starts, pop the second in the oven and you will have a warm “second round” ready to go.

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