Mini Ham Quiches

Name: Mini Ham Quiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 drops hot pepper sauce; 1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. Replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, or use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Ingredients

3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the ham, cheddar cheese and olives; divide among 12 greased muffin cups. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients just until blended.
Pour egg mixture over ham mixture. Bake at 375° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 mini quiche: 141 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. You can replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, and use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

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