Mini Quiche with Spinach and Green Peas Recipe
These mini quiches are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of spinach and green peas adds a fresh and flavorful twist to the classic quiche recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 round of pie dough
- 2 eggs
- 2 dL cream
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 25 g cheese such as Vasterbotten or cheddar, grated
- 25 g frozen spinach defrosted and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup green peas
- Additional cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the grated butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add enough cold water to form a shaggy dough. Do not overmix or add too much water.
- Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or a small glass to cut out circles of dough slightly larger than each muffin cup.
- Gently press each dough circle into a muffin cup, being sure to press the dough into the bottom and up the sides. Trim off any excess dough.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in the grated cheese, spinach.
- Add the peas to the bottom of the shells
- Spoon the egg mixture over the pea into the prepared dough cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top each quiche with a sprinkle of additional cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the quiches are golden brown and set in the middle.
- Allow the quiches to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can also experiment with different types of cheese or vegetables to make them your own. Happy cooking!