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Spinach and Fontina Mini Quiche


These Spinach and Fontina Mini Quiche are a delightful treat.

Spinach and Fontina Mini Quiche

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14.1-ounce box refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup finely shredded fontina cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onion
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Garnish: ground red pepper chopped
  • fresh thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll each pie crust. Using a 2 3/4-inch round cutter, cut 12 circles from each pastry. Press pastry into the bottom and up sides of each muffin cup.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cheese, bell pepper, and green onion. Divide spinach mixture evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Divide egg mixture evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until set. Let cool in pan for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm. Garnish with red pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired.

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