Kale & Mushroom Mini Quiches with Cheddar

I’ve wanted to make a quiche for a few weeks now and finally found the perfect opportunity. Staring back at me tonight was an empty fridge with the exception of a carton full of eggs and semi fresh veggies. So I decided to take this moment to whip up a batch of crustless mini quiches. Who said eggs were only for breakfast? Ok, my boyfriend said this but I believe I have convinced him otherwise. I avoided any of those heavy cream recipes since I knew I would be dipping into the leftover Halloween stock (I couldn’t resist those little mini Wunderbar’s) and the results were fabulous.

The fun part about making a quiche is that you can throw anything and everything into the mix and your consumers will worship you nonetheless. I added a few bunches of kale that were definitely not going to be consumed before the weeks end and some mushrooms that I couldn’t part without. I was a bit sad that I couldn’t toss in a few bacon chunks but I overcame this moment of deprivation with a couple handfuls of shredded aged cheddar. These flawless personal sized pies are packed with vitamins and unshakable protein. I would highly suggest ingesting one or two of these quiches on your way to work, school, or for some of us…interviews. Yay for brain food!

Xo Dom Appetit!

 

 

Kale & Mushroom Mini Quiches with Cheddar

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Tools Needed: large mixing bowl, measuring cups & spoons, 12 cupcake tin, whisk

Ingredients:
5 eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup milk
¾ cup grated cheddar cheese (a little extra to top off –optional)
6 mushrooms chopped
1 cup kale chopped
2 green onions chopped
Salt & Pepper
½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
(Pam or butter for greasing)

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 serving cupcake tin with Pam (or butter).
2) In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in kale, mushrooms, green onions and cheese.
3) Pour mixture into cupcake tin and sprinkle with leftover cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins or until middle of quiches are set. Cool and serve. Makes 12 mini quiches.