Ham and Cheese Mini Quiches

 

Anything I can eat for breakfast that I can hold in one hand while getting the kids ready for the day in the other is a definite winner in my book.  These mini quiches fit the bill perfectly.  They are actually great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even appetizers for your next party.  I like mine with ham and cheese, but you can switch up the ingredients to suite your own unique taste.

 

•  2 premade pie crusts (or you can make your own)
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 C half and half
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/3 cup shredded swiss
• 1 Tb chives, chopped
• 2 slices of deli ham, chopped (I use Polish ham, but any kind will work)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 425.


In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper.  Make sure the yolks and whites are fully combined.


Add the remaining ingredients, stir.  Set aside.


Roll out your pie crusts onto a large floured surface.  Using a 2 inch circular cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles out of the dough.  If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a small ramekin or souffle dish and use a knife to cut around the dish. 


Fit the pie crust circles into the bottom of an ungreased muffin tin.


Spoon the egg mixture into each individual muffin tin.  Each pie crust should be filled almost to the top.


Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.