Mini Spinach Quiches

Mini Spinach Quiches

Brunch: it’s sweet, it’s savory. For this month’s Recipe Redux Monthly theme of brunch, I had a hard time deciding which way to go, because I have always been a sweet and savory kind of girl. I like pineapple on my pizza. I like eating sweet peanut butter on whole grain bread with my hearty chili. I have a feeling that my kids are just like me in that way. A little sweet and a little savory.

This recipe has Alfresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, my favorite leaner sausage with 70% less fat compared to pork sausage. And savory Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar, of course any aged cheddar would work here, but there is something I love about this brand.

Mini Spinach Quiches

Enter Mini Spinach Quiches.

These little bites made me think of my own bridal and baby showers: fun times with friends and family, celebrating some of the happiest moments in my life.

Not only can I bring these little bites to a brunch shower, I have found my new go-to gift for bridal and baby showers: Secrets to Happier Families. Each chapter (I am only three chapters in) has such wise words, I wish I had read them a few years ago! But never too late.

Secrets to Happier Families

Enjoy these sweet and savory treats at your next shower.

Mini Spinach QuichesMini Spinach Quiches
Makes 24-30 mini quiches or one 9-inch pie plate size.

Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup Tickler brand aged Cheddar cheese
2 large style links Alfresco chicken apple sausage, finely chopped
1 (6-ounce) puff pastry sheet
4 large eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay out puff pastry on cutting board and cut 24 -30 small circles (use a glass or cookie cutter) out of dough. (May have to re-roll scraps to get enough circles). Lay circles into mini muffin tins.
2. Combine spinach, onion and cheese. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon evenly into each puff pastry circle. Sprinkle chopped chicken sausage over spinach mixture.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper. Ladle one tablespoon into each puff pastry muffin tin.
4. Bake 20-30 minutes (or 50-60 minutes if desire a pie plate size) or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe by Down-to-Earth Dietitian.

I’m linking up with other dietitians in this post, be sure to check them out by clicking on the link!


11 Comments

  1. myplate2yours on May 21, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Looks yummy! Thanks!!

    • Jen Haugen on May 21, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks Lynn! I love how small they are, easy bites to go with grab and go breakfast.

  2. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) on May 21, 2013 at 8:20 am

    These look so yummy – I’m not saving them for a special brunch 🙂 Your photos look great – I love the first one of the overhead shot!

    • Jen Haugen on May 21, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Thanks Deanna! That webinar rocked last week! Easy bites that keep well in the frig too for quick warm up on busy mornings!

  3. Katelyn Castro on May 21, 2013 at 9:38 am

    These mini quiches look delicious- both sweet and savory. I love the substitution of chicken sausage for pork sausage. I’ll definitely have to try these! I’m interning with the Meal Makeover Moms and they’re big fans of yours. 🙂

    • Jen Haugen on May 21, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks Katelyn! What a fun internship! I love the Meal Makeover Moms, totally inspired by them. Learn all you can!

  4. Kylie on May 21, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    These are so cute! I’m always up for little, cute, bite-sized versions of food:)

    • Jen Haugen on May 21, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Kylie,
      Cute and bite-sized, just my style. Thank you for checking out my blog!

  5. Betsy on May 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Wow! Yum, yum! I’m going to have to try this! I am loving the thought of chicken apple sausage as well!

    • Jen Haugen on May 24, 2013 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks Betsy! Chicken apple sausage is sooo good. And I love that its good for me and my family as well.

  6. Diane Boyd, MBA, RD (@dianeboydrd) on May 26, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Looks like a perfect way to serve quiche at a shower brunch; it looks festive, easy to serve and eat! Very nice recipe!!!

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