Caramelized Onion and Bacon Mini Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with these irresistible caramelized onion and bacon mini quiches! Packed with layers of flavor, these bite-sized delights start with a flaky, golden crust cradling a rich, creamy filling. Each quiche is loaded with crisp bacon, sweet caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère cheese, and a hint of fresh thyme, making them the perfect blend of savory indulgence. Easy to make using pre-made pastry and simple ingredients, these quiches are ideal for entertaining or meal prepping. Best of all, they’re baked to perfection in a muffin tin, yielding 12 perfectly portioned servings that are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 5 whole Large eggs
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 2 sheets Pre-made pie crust or pastry shells
- 1 as needed Extra butter or non-stick spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and place on paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Thinly slice the onions and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Roll out the pie crust or pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut 12 circles slightly larger than the muffin tin cups using a round cookie cutter or a glass. Gently press the pastry circles into the greased muffin tin cups, ensuring the edges are flush with the rim.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, eggs, black pepper, and thyme until well blended.
Divide the caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly among the prepared pastry cups.
Carefully pour the egg mixture into each pastry cup, filling them almost to the top but leaving a small gap to prevent overflow during baking.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiches are puffed and golden brown, and the centers are set.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the quiches cool for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.5 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.2 g | 566% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1442 mg | 480% | |
| Sodium | 3477 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.4 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 1362 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1220 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
