Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche is the perfect appetizer for your next family gathering or party. You can even prepare these ahead of time and freeze which makes them a great appetizer for entertaining. Let me show you how to make a recipe I've been making for over 30 years now.
Easy Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Today I'm sharing with you a favorite recipe that I've been making for years! Quiche. And not just any quiche, this really is one of the best recipes I have been making for over 30 years!
I started making it as a full size quiche when I was first married and then adapted the original recipe to make Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche which is the perfect size for entertaining.
For our daughter's bridal shower, I made 15 full size quiche recipes! That was a ton of baking, but they were so delicious!
You can easily swap out the bacon for ham or leave the meat out entirely. Another yummy swap out is using frozen chopped broccoli instead of the frozen chopped spinach. The ideas or endless when you start making these.
Homemade or Refrigerated Pie Crust
You can use homemade pie crust dough. But I find store purchased pie crust dough works even better. You really cannot tell the difference for this recipe and refrigerated pie crust makes this recipe so easy.
A few people have tried this recipe without using any pie crust and the quiche do not turn out the same. You need the "bed" of pie crust for the ingredients to adhere to, so make sure you use pie crust!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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- Tart Tamper Tool - trust me, you want this tool! It will help you get the pie dough to fit perfectly into the bottom of the muffin pan.
- Mini muffin pan
- Biscuit cutter or you can use a inverted juice glass. However, every cook should have a set of biscuit cutters.
Ingredients for Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche
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- 4 eggs
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 10 slices of bacon already cooked and crumbled
- One half package of 10 ounce size frozen chopped spinach thawed and completely squeezed dry.
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese; shredded
- 1 recipe for double pie crust dough
How to Make Mini Quiche
Mix the eggs and the whipping cream together. Add the spinach, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir to combine and set aside while you prepare the pie dough.
Roll out the pie dough and using a biscuit cutter, cut circle shapes. You can also use an inverted juice glass. Just make sure you dip whichever tool you use into flour so it doesn't stick.
Fit the circle dough shapes into the bottom of a mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Make sure you spray the mini muffin pan generously!
I love using this tart tamper tool. It helps push the dough into the muffin tin without tearing the dough.
Trust me, you want this tool. I've tried using a juice cup, the back of a spoon or even my fingers, and nothing works as great or fast as this tamper dough tool.
Look how neatly the tamper tool helps you get the pie crust circles in the mini muffin pan. This tool works great when you're making graham cracker crust recipes like my Mini Nutella Cheesecakes.
Using a small scoop, fill the muffin pan with the quiche mixture. Be careful not to overfill as they mini spinach and cheese quiche do puff up while baking.
How to Bake the Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche
Bake in a preheated 415 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until a knife placed in the center of the quiche comes out clean. Let cool slightly before running a sharp knife around each quiche and remove to a baking rack to cool.
Here's a closeup of the Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche so you can see how much they rise and puff up. They really are a delicious little bit of goodness!
This recipe will make 48 Mini Spinach and Cheese Quiche.
Easy Freezing Instructions
These mini quiche are an easy recipe to follow and they freeze really well which means you can make them ahead if you're planning a pretty large celebration.
Follow these easy freezing instructions:
- After the mini quiche have baked, allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Place them on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Then place the baking sheet in the freezer to "flash freeze" the mini quiche for about 30 minutes.
- Once they're frozen, place them in a single layer in either a freezer-safe plastic bag or plastic container.
How to Reheat Frozen Mini Quiche
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the mini quiche on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until reheated and warmed completely through.
You may also enjoy these Easy Appetizer Recipes:
- Caprese Antipasto Skewers
- Warm Bacon and Cheese Dip
- Vegetable Wontons - made in the air fryer!
Mini Quiche Appetizer
Mini Quiche make the perfect appetizer for any family celebration, party or holiday.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 10 slices of bacon already cooked and crumbled
- One half package of 10 ounce size frozen chopped spinach thawed and completely squeezed dry.
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese; shredded
- 1 recipe for double pie crust dough
Instructions
- Mix the eggs and the whipping cream together.
- Add the spinach, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir to combine.
- Roll out the pie crust dough and using a biscuit cutter, cut circle shapes. Fit the circle dough shapes into the bottom of a mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using a small scoop, fill the muffin pan with the quiche mixture.
- Bake in a preheated 415 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until a knife placed in the center of the quiche comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before running a sharp knife around each quiche and remove to a baking rack to cool.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
48Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
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E says
Hi! I was going to try the recipe with frozen broccoli, which I've never used before. Do you have to squeeze out any liquid like you do with frozen spinach?
Lois says
Yes, squeeze out the water from the frozen broccoli as well. Although there will not be as much as with the frozen spinach. Enjoy!
Debra Oliver says
these look delicious and are perfect for a do-ahead for the holidays! I used to make them every year, now I'll have to try to do them gluten free. Thanks so much for joining in All About Home, I'll be featuring this post Monday evening 12/2.
Lois says
Thank you for the feature!
Erica says
These look really good and so cute! I am pinning this recipe to try later. Thanks for sharing with the Inspire Me Monday link party.
Lois says
Thank you for visiting and pinning!
Ashley says
How long do I bake them from frozen? Thanks!
Lois says
I updated the post to include instructions for baking frozen quiche:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the mini quiche on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until reheated and warmed completely through.
Thank you for visiting!
Marisa F. Stewart says
I love that recipe!! I can't believe how many you made for your daughter's wedding. Wow! You sound like you had an assembly line going. Anyway, this recipe is just what I've been looking for and it must be fate -- I have that tamper tool. Now, since we've moved I've got to try to locate it.
Arlene Mobley says
My family loves quiche. Making mini quiche appetizers is a great idea. They are perfect for the holidays when I have the entire family over.
Jolina says
These look so delicious! I like how you can change things up depending on what's available.
Veena Azmanov says
Amazing Breakfast option. Looks so delicious and yum.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says
I would also eat these for breakfast too!! Love the fact you can use them multiple ways. Look like fun little gems to make too.
Emily says
Quiche is one of my favorites, and mini quiche make such great appetizers! Thanks for linking up at Merry Monday; I'm going to include your quiche in my Party Features next week. Happy New Year!
Lois says
Thank you! Love joining your parties every week!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
I am hanging my head in shame, but I have never tried making quiche before! Your recipe looks very easy and the result look sublime. ESPECIALLY if I can use store-bought pie crust. Yay! These will be perfect for Christmas morning brunch. Thanks for the idea!
Lois says
Yes! I give you permission to use store-bought pie crust! Let me know how your quiche comes out Michelle! Thanks for visiting.
Patricia Walls says
Good morning, I was wondering if half and half would work instead of of the full cream?
Lois says
Yes, I believe that would be okay. If you try it, let me know!
Karen says
Can you makethese Quiches in a regular muffin tin and doublethe recipe and make bigger pastry rounds
Lois says
I don't see why you couldn't! Please come back and let me know how they turn out. Thanks for visiting!
Sheila says
What size dough circle will fit into mini muffin pans?
Lois says
I use a 2 inch biscuit cutter or you can use an inverted juice glass. Thank you for visiting!
Aprons by JEM says
Wow, these look amazing. Time for me to get cooking!
Joanne DiPalo says
This is such a terrific recipe. It's perfect for any party appetizer and also great for family brunch. Pinned and sharing.
Happy New Year!
Jill says
Thank you so much for this recipe! It's delicious and a big hit at parties. I followed the recipe exactly and used a tartlet pan. Yum!
Ericka Breedlove says
These look so cute and tasty!! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
I love these!
Mama Harris says
Oooh! I love the mini quiche! adorable!
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Cheryl @ TFD says
I love quiche. These look so good, thanks for sharing!
Sarah says
The mini quiche look so nice and delicious! would love to try some...
Elena says
Your mini quiches look so yummy!
Maple Lane says
I would love these. Thanks for sharing.
Ron's Rants says
We've probably all heard the saying, "real men don't eat quiche", so I must be a fake man because I love quiche. I can't wait to try the recipe!
Debra says
Oh my goodness these look delicious and the perfect size. Love!
April says
Definitely will be trying this SOON!
Vee says
Those sound delicious and look soooo pretty. I'm getting a lot of ideas for my Christmas buffet here. Thank you!