Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Keto Mini Quiches

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

EASY MUFFIN PAN MINI QUICHES #Lowcarb Love from author @CleoCoyle #Keto #leftovers

Waste not!

Do you have leftover love? Like chefs running a busy restaurant, my husband and I can't stand to waste good food. And, to be honest, second day meals are often as good (or even better) than the first.

Today we're sharing one of our "leftover love" solutions, which can be adapted into many different variations for deliciously adorable Muffin Pan Quiches, and if you use low-carb tortillas, you've got a fantastic low-carb (keto) meal or snack...

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☕ A Note from Cleo

Cleo Coyle writes two
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Our version of these easy Muffin Pan Mini Quiches is a recipe that Marc and I originally shared back in 2011 and again in our 11th Coffeehouse Mystery A Brew to a Kill. Since then, we're thrilled to see that low-carb tortillas are now widely availble, which makes this recipe great for those following low-carb and keto eating programs.

FYI, our 20th Coffeehouse title, Bulletproof Barista, will be published this November, 2023 (more to come soon about the new one!). And we're still going strong, working on our 21st Coffeehouse title, coming next year....

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You can easily adapt today's recipe using ingredients that you have on hand, which is why this recipe is a wonderful way to use up your leftovers. And because these cups can be filled in many ways, the method is a keeper for making nutritious snacks, quick-and-easy meals, and pretty appetizers for party trays, so keep them in mind for the upcoming summer parties.

May you eat with (low-carb leftover) joy!

~ Cleo

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Muffin Pan Quiches

The technique for these Muffin Pan Quiches is highly versatile. For instance: We enjoy using this method to make Mini Taco Cups when we have leftover taco filling (you only need ½ cup for six mini quiches). Then again, you might want to replace the taco filling with crumbled bacon and Gruyère. Or go vegetarian with sautéed mushrooms and onions and a bit of shredded Swiss. Try diced chicken and sharp cheddar; broccoli and cheddar, chunks of ham and green pepper with Monterey Jack or a simple Mini Cheeseburger Cup. The only limit is your imagination—and the leftovers in your fridge. ~ Cleo

You will need:

1 six-cup muffin pan

6 paper cupcake liners

Ingredients:

2 soft (low-carb) flour tortillas, about 8-inches in diameter

2 eggs

1/3 cup low fat milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground pepper (We use white pepper)

1/2 cup filling (taco filling or see more veggie and/or meat filling ideas at the end of this recipe)

1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or see ideas at end)

Additional garnishes/toppings (salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc.)

Step 1: Prep oven and tortilla crusts - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each tortilla into quarters. Place paper cupcake liners into each of the 6 muffin cups. Tuck each tortilla quarter into each cup.

Step 2: Fill cups - Divide your taco filling (or the meat or veggie filling of your choice) into each of the six muffin cups. On top of each cup, place a bit of shredded cheese.

Step 3: Finish with egg-milk mixture - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper. Divide this liquid evenly among the muffin cups. (During baking this mixture will rise and inflate like a popover so the liquid should fill only about half of each cup.)

Step 4 - Bake in your preheated 350 degree F. oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole.

Alternate Mini Quiche Filling Ideas:

Meat: Traditional taco fillings (ground meat, chicken, or shredded pork); crumbled bacon; chopped sausage; cubed ham; pepperoni; shredded smoked salmon.

Veggie: Sauteed onions and mushrooms; sauteed spinach and garlic; chopped steamed broccoli; sweet bell peppers and onions sauteed in olive oil

Cheese ideas: Swiss; cheddar; Monterey Jack; Colby; queso blanco; Gruyere; Asiago, mozzarella; provolone (or a combo of 2 or more)

Additional Suggestions:

Mini Quiche Lorraine cup
(crumbled bacon and shredded Swiss)

Mini Spinach Quiche cup

Mini Broccoli and cheddar cup

Mini Cheeseburger Cup

Mini Pepper and Onion Cup