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Published: December 14, 2014Updated: January 7, 2024Author: Jenn Laughlin
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Mini Phyllo Quiche Cups are one of our favorite things to serve for breakfast and brunch! These tasty breakfast bites are ready to scarf in just 15 minutes!
We make them at least once a week and my daughter begs for them.
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Crispyphyllo cups make the perfect base for egg and all your favorite mix-ins!
Whip up a batch of these mini phyllo quiche cups with spinach and swiss one day, turkey sausage and cheddar the next, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms… grab whatever you have on hand and make these super-satisfying egg cups in just 15 minutes.
Mini Phyllo Quiche Cups
This is a little less recipe and a little more mealspiration, but I’ll give you some tips and measurements to get you started!
Before you know it you’ll be tucking a few boxes of these flaky little lifesavers in your freezer as an edible get out of jail free card. Though I suppose it’s more of a “get out of a boring breakfast” card, which is even better because, food.
Though if you do find yourself behind bars these phyllo wonders are of no use to you, call a lawyer… then ask him to bring you something to eat.
To answer your question yes, my brain is officially broken. I’m breaking out the superglue as we speak. Until then, we have shenanigans to partake in and breakfast to make!
As a bonus, these are gloriously make-ahead!!!
make-ahead instructions
Simply assemble and bake until eggs are still jiggly (I knock a few minutes off the bake time and par-bake them basically) and place baking tray, wrapped in the fridge. The next morning, simply pop them in your oven or toaster oven for a few more minutes until hot and crispy!
Mini Phyllo Quiche Cups
We love these MiniPhyllo Quiche Cups! These tasty breakfast bites are ready to scarf in just 15 minutes! We make them at least once a week and my daughter begs for them.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Phyllo Cups, Phyllo Quiche Cups
Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
- 15 mini fillo cups
- 2 large eggs
- 2 TBSP half and half
- a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- a few teaspoons of your favorite veggies [raw or cooked]
- 1 oz coarsely grated cheese [choose your favorite!]
- any of your favorite toppings from the list below
- a teeny bit of oil spray oil, or butter to prevent sticking
TASTY MIX-IN IDEAS:
- spinach
- mushroom
- onion
- jalapeno
- crumbled sausage
TASTY TOPPINGS:
- red pepper flakes (skip for the kiddos)
- paprika
- chopped green onion
- fresh chopped cilantro
- salsa
- hot sauce
- bacon
Instructions
Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 385°F.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and group the cups very close together so they don’t fan out into fillo discs as they cook. I use a small baking sheet when I’m only making a few and a large one when we’re making these for a family brunch!
Use cooked veggies if you prefer them soft, or grab your favorite raw veggies if you like the crunch. I usually have a boatload of leftovers in my fridge so I love using them up in these little breakfast bites! I consider it foodie upcycling, hah!
Whisk together your egg and half and half [see below for subsitutions] very well and set aside. I use a little hand-cranked mixer on mine but you can do this by hand as well. Whisking til frothy will help this pour the easiest for ya!
Line the bottom of each fillo cup with your mix-ins then use a spouted measuring cup to pour the egg into each cup. For sure grab a spouted measuring cup to do your pouring,it’ll help control how much egg goes into each phyllo cup!
Top with cheese and your favorite toppings.
Bake on the center rack for 10-11 minutes.
Notes
While the measurements above are perfect for one 15-cup package of phyllo cups [which you can find in your grocer’s freezer section next to the pie crusts and puff pastry!] you can easily double, triple, or quadruple the above measurements to make extra!
I can finish a 15 bite spread of these babies without batting an eye and usually double the recipe to feed my family.Since each quiche is itty bitty, stick to around 2 mix ins per phyllo cup. Craving variety? Make a few of each of your favorite combinations!My favorites so far have been chicken-apple sausage and cheddar, jalapeno with feta and cilantro, and arugula or spinach mixed with green onion, red pepper flakes and topped with habanero cheddar. The latter was the prettiest and the one I used for photos. I play favorites with my food and that combo rocked my socks!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the base recipe using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on choice of mix-ins and toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 11mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 58IU, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
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How perfect are these for Sunday brunch!? I’d be making a batch this morning, but we made them so oftenlast week that we’ve gone through two cartons of eggs without batting and eye.
Clearly it’s time to hit up the grocery store, or head over to the farm for some pet chickens! I’m leaning on the latter, though my little chicken of a chickpea insists on chirping“buck buck buck bigawwwk!” while she eats her breakfast, so really, what’s the harm in a little extra clucking around here? Bring on the pet chickens!
If you get a chance to try these mini phyllo quiche cups, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation.
While you’re at it, pick up a few extra packages of fillo cups (you can find them in your freezer aisleby the pie crust) and make these no-bake chocolate coconut baklava bites too!
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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