These mini quiches are fun to make, eat and look at, and they let people customize their add-ins for a flexible family meal. Use anything that strikes your fancy, including cheese, cooked meat and vegetables, herbs, salsa, pickled vegetables and more.
Making the phyllo cups is faster and easier than you may realize. We loved their crisp texture and frilly appearance, but if you prefer no crust or a more classic pastry option, see the Variations, below.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
From staff writer Becky Krystal.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 4-6 (makes 12 muffin-size quiches)
Directions
Time Icon Active: 30 mins| Total: 45 minsStep 1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, place a pizza stone or a large, rimmed baking sheet on it, and preheat to 375 degrees. Lightly grease the wells of a standard muffin tin with butter.
Step 2
Set the stack of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and cover with damp towels, keeping the stack covered as much as possible as you work. Transfer one sheet of the phyllo to a large cutting board and brush the top with the oil. Don’t feel the need to overdo it or cover every inch, as too much oil can weigh the layers down. Lay another sheet directly on top of the first and brush it with the oil. Repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo; there’s no need to brush the top sheet.
Step 3
Use a sharp knife to cut the phyllo stack into 12 even rectangles, roughly 4 1/2 by 4 2/3 inches (the exact dimensions may vary because of the size of your phyllo, so don’t sweat it). Press one stack of the rectangles into each well of the muffin pan, folding or fluting the edges slightly to make an attractive cup.
Step 4
In a large liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs, salt and pepper, and whisk again until uniform.
Step 5
Carefully pour the milk mixture into each of the phyllo cups, dividing as evenly as you can — aim to have them two-thirds to three-quarters full. Drop your desired add-ins into any or all of the quiches. This is your family’s opportunity to customize!
Step 6
Set the pan on the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges of the phyllo are a rich golden brown and the centers of the egg are puffed and mostly set. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. The puffed centers may deflate a bit; that’s okay.
Step 7
Serve warm with additional toppings, such as more fresh herbs, if you’d like.
Variations
If you prefer to skip the crust, you can bake the quiches in paper muffin cups. The bake time may be a few minutes shorter. If you prefer a more traditional pastry crust, you can swap in approximately 4 1/2-inch rounds of store-bought pie crust dough (use a large glass or mug as a template). Press into the wells, prick the dough all over with a fork and bake (without the filling) for about 15 minutes, until the crust begins to dry out and turn light golden. Then add the filling and toppings before baking for an additional 15 minutes or so, until the crust is rich golden and the eggs puffed and set.
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Nutritional Facts
Per serving (2 quiches), based on 6, using reduced-fat milk
Calories
211
Fat
14 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
13 g
Sodium
477 mg
Cholesterol
189 mg
Protein
9 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
2 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
From staff writer Becky Krystal.
Tested by Becky Krystal.
Published March 28, 2023
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