Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized Recipe

Name: Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; FILLING; 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

Servings: persons

CRUST
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING
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

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
CRUST: In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese and butter together; add flour and beat until moistened.
3
Shape into 24 balls.
4
Cover and chill about 1 hour.
5
Press into bottom and a little way up the sides of pan.
6
FILLING: In each muffin section (use mini-muffin tins), sprinkle a rounded teaspoon of cheese on top of unbaked crust.
7
Add 1/2 teaspoon of green chiles on top cheese.
8
In a small bowl, mix together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; spoon egg mixture evenly over chiles in each section.
9
If you like them hot, sprinkle a few crushed red peppers on top of each section, or lightly dust with cayenne pepper.
10
Bake for about 30-35 minutes until just slightly golden on top.
11
Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pans.
12
Serve warm, but also good at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized

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