MEXICAN QUICHES - MINI-SIZED

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Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized image

Great to have in the freezer for unexpected guests - as an appetizer or brunch. I often make these and freeze (well-covered) in air-tight container. When it's party time, place frozen quiches on serving plate; place in microwave and cook on Reheat setting just until slightly warm. You can take a few or lots from the freezer to accommodate the number of guests. There are never any leftovers. Preparation time includes 1 hour refrigeration.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 24 mini quiches, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese or 4 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained
1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 whole eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • CRUST: In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese and butter together; add flour and beat until moistened.
  • Shape into 24 balls.
  • Cover and chill about 1 hour.
  • Press into bottom and a little way up the sides of pan.
  • FILLING: In each muffin section (use mini-muffin tins), sprinkle a rounded teaspoon of cheese on top of unbaked crust.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of green chiles on top cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; spoon egg mixture evenly over chiles in each section.
  • If you like them hot, sprinkle a few crushed red peppers on top of each section, or lightly dust with cayenne pepper.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes until just slightly golden on top.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pans.
  • Serve warm, but also good at room temperature.

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