Caramelized Onion and Bacon Mini Quiche

Elevate your brunch game with these irresistible caramelized onion and bacon mini quiches! Packed with layers of flavor, these bite-sized delights start with a flaky, golden crust cradling a rich, creamy filling. Each quiche is loaded with crisp bacon, sweet caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère cheese, and a hint of fresh thyme, making them the perfect blend of savory indulgence. Easy to make using pre-made pastry and simple ingredients, these quiches are ideal for entertaining or meal prepping. Best of all, they’re baked to perfection in a muffin tin, yielding 12 perfectly portioned servings that are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bacon
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 medium Yellow onion
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 5 whole Large eggs
• 1 cup Shredded Gruyère cheese
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 sheets Pre-made pie crust or pastry shells
• 1 as needed Extra butter or non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and place on paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Thinly slice the onions and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Roll out the pie crust or pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut 12 circles slightly larger than the muffin tin cups using a round cookie cutter or a glass. Gently press the pastry circles into the greased muffin tin cups, ensuring the edges are flush with the rim.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, eggs, black pepper, and thyme until well blended.

Step 6

Divide the caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly among the prepared pastry cups.

Step 7

Carefully pour the egg mixture into each pastry cup, filling them almost to the top but leaving a small gap to prevent overflow during baking.

Step 8

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiches are puffed and golden brown, and the centers are set.

Step 9

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the quiches cool for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1088.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2525.0

Total Fat 212.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 1441.5mg	0%
Sodium 3476.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 87.9g	0%

Vitamin D 294.4IU	0%
Calcium 1362.4mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1219.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 9.3%