BACON, THYME AND GRUYERE MINI QUICHES

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An unusual combination of sweet and savory that can be served as mini quiche appetizers or as a full pie main dish breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     European

Time 32m

Yield 18-22 Mini Quiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces graham crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1/2 cup turkey bacon

Steps:

  • Crush the cookies in food processor or large Ziplock bag, then stir in melted butter.
  • Put 1 teaspoon cookie mixture into 18-22 mini tart or mini muffin cups. Tamp down with thumb or tart press to create a bottom crust.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients except the turkey bacon.
  • Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture into each mini tart cup.
  • Sprinkle turkey bacon over the tops of each quiche.
  • Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • ***To bake a full pie: Cover with foil and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 134.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 3.2

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