Mini Leek Quiches
Delight your taste buds with these Mini Leek Quiches, the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors baked into bite-sized perfection. Featuring tender sautéed leeks, rich Gruyere cheese, and a velvety custard of eggs, heavy cream, and a hint of nutmeg, these quiches are nestled in golden, flaky crusts for an irresistible treat. Ideal for brunch spreads, holiday gatherings, or snack-worthy appetizers, this recipe comes together effortlessly with premade pie crusts and a simple preparation process. Ready in under an hour, these mini quiches are a crowd-pleasing option that can be served warm or at room temperature, making them as versatile as they are delicious. Enjoy gourmet flavors with minimal fuss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 sheets premade pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 as needed nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Thinly slice the leeks, discarding the dark green tops, and rinse thoroughly to remove any grit.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the sliced leeks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the leeks are soft and lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the premade pie crusts and use a 3.5-inch round cutter to cut out 12 circles. Press each circle into the prepared muffin cups to form mini crusts.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
Evenly divide the sautéed leeks among the 12 crusts. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of grated Gruyere cheese into each cup.
Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the quiches are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Allow the quiches to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Mini Leek Quiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.3 g | 456% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1126 mg | 375% | |
| Sodium | 2889 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1540 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1031 mg | 22% | |
*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.
