Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham
Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham feature a silky, custardy center filled with smoky ham, tender asparagus, and nutty Gruyère, with a subtle warmth from cayenne. They’re elegant yet approachable, ideal for brunch spreads, cocktail parties, or make-ahead snacks that taste great warm or at room temperature.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin tins with melted butter; set aside.
- 2
Trim and discard the tough ends from the asparagus spears. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; place it next to the stove.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the asparagus in the boiling water just until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the asparagus to the bowl of ice water and submerge to stop the cooking. Drain very well.
- 4
Cut off the asparagus tips; set aside. Slice the remaining spears into 1/4-inch pieces until you have about 3/4 cup. Reserve any leftover asparagus for another use.
- 5
Place 4 or 5 pieces of cut ham in the bottom of each muffin cup; top with about 1 rounded teaspoon of the asparagus pieces. Add 1 teaspoon of Gruyère cheese on top of the asparagus.
- 6
Whisk the eggs, cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper very thoroughly in a bowl, ensuring all the egg whites are completely incorporated. Transfer to a pourable measuring cup or container.
- 7
Pour the egg mixture into each mini muffin cup, filling to the top. There may be some egg mixture left depending on how much ham, asparagus, and cheese were added to each cup. Top each cup with 1 or 2 reserved asparagus tips; add another teaspoon of cheese on top. Dust the tops with cayenne if desired.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the egg bites are lightly golden brown on top and the egg is just set, about 18 minutes.
- 9
Cool in the tins before removing, 10 to 15 minutes. Run the tip of a thin knife around the sides of each cup; carefully lift out the quiche bites. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
- Calories 143.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.63 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 126.19 mg High
- Sodium 231.05 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.9 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.14 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Calcium 194.6 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source
- Potassium 129.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 67.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.01 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham is a French appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, Asparagus, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 143.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham?
- It is a French quiche recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or snack.
- What is Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
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