Bacon, Thyme and Gruyere Mini Quiches

Submitted by Tinkerbell

"An unusual combination of sweet and savory that can be served as mini quiche appetizers or as a full pie main dish breakfast or brunch."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 18-22 Mini Quiches

ingredients

• 12 ounces graham crackers, crushed
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1⁄4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh tarragon
• 1⁄2 cup turkey bacon

directions

1. Crush the cookies in food processor or large Ziplock bag, then stir in melted butter.
2. Put 1 teaspoon cookie mixture into 18-22 mini tart or mini muffin cups. Tamp down with thumb or tart press to create a bottom crust.
3. Combine the rest of the ingredients except the turkey bacon.
4. Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture into each mini tart cup.
5. Sprinkle turkey bacon over the tops of each quiche.
6. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
7. ***To bake a full pie: Cover with foil and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.