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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 170.86 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 12.48 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 4.18 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.82 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 160.64 mg High 54%
- Sodium 232.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 227.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 217.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 47.47 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
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 170.86 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 170.86 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.
- Is Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham healthy?
- Mini Quiche Bites with Asparagus and Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 170.86 calories and 12.48 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 232.14 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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