Description
Adorable mini quiches baked in heart shapes with a flaky crust and a creamy, savory egg filling perfect for brunch, Valentine’s Day, or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 refrigerated pie crust
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
1/4 cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped
2 tbsp green onions or chives, sliced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Nonstick spray
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out pie crust and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
3. Press crust hearts gently into a greased mini muffin pan.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir in cheese, bacon or ham, and green onions.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly into each crust-lined cavity.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
8. Cool for 5 minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
Swap bacon for spinach or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
These freeze well and reheat easily.
Serve warm or at room temperature for brunch buffets.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini quiches
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: mini quiche hearts, heart shaped quiche, brunch appetizer, Valentine brunch