Mini Quiche Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe

Makes 24


Recipe Type: quiche, cheese, leeks, vegetables, mini muffins, bacon, appetizer, puff pastry

Prep Time: 45 min
Total Time:45 min>
Yield: 24

Ingredients:

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1-1/2 cups leeks, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces bacon, fried crisp, crumbled
2/3 cup half-and-half (light cream)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
(2) 12 cup mini muffin pans

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Roll pastry to 10x18-inch. Cut out (24) 2-1/2-inch rounds; fit puff pastry into two sprayed mini muffin pans.

In a skillet over medium-high heat sauté leeks in extra-virgin olive oil until tender but not brown. Transfer to a small bowl combine with crumbled bacon, half-and-half cream, cheddar cheese, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, fresh thyme, salt, pepper and grated nutmeg. Spoon 1 tablespoon quiche mixture into each mini muffin cup.

Bake for 20 minutes or until set, serve warm if desired.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay