Mini Quiche Lorraine
Bite sized pastry cases filled with smoky bacon, gruyere and a soft egg custard. Perfect for a buffet.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.37 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 267kcal
- 16.7gcarbs
- 0.8gof which sugars
- 19.2gfat
- 7.5gsaturates
- 5.7gprotein
- 2.4gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Lightly grease a 12 hole muffin tin.
- 2
Unroll the pastry and cut out 12 circles about 9cm wide. Press them into the holes, prick the bases with a fork and chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Bake the cases for 10 minutes until pale golden.
10 min - 4
Meanwhile, fry the lardons in the oil for 5 minutes until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
5 min - 5
Whisk the eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg, black pepper and a tiny pinch of salt in a jug.
- 6
Divide the bacon and gruyere between the cases, then pour in the egg mix until about three quarters full.
- 7
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until just set with a slight wobble and golden on top.
16 min 40 s - 8
Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, sprinkle with chives and lift out.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
