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Quiche Cups a la "Queen"

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry shells, thawed
  • 6 large eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Place pastry shells on a cookie or baking sheet, "tops" up. Separate one of the eggs. Beat egg yolk and brush over tops. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 20 to 24 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove "tops"; reserve for garnish. Pull out soft pastry from shells.

  • 2

    In a large bowl, beat together eggs, egg white, cream, chives, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are soft set. Combine 1/4 cup Swiss and 1 cup Cheddar in a medium bowl; set aside. Stir remaining Swiss and Cheddar into egg mixture; cook, stirring constantly, just until the cheese melts.

  • 3

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon reserved cheese mixture in bottom of each shell. Fill with egg mixture; top with remaining cheese mixture. Return to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted . Garnish with "tops."

Quiche Cups a la "Queen"

SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 6

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484

Total Fat 39.2g

Saturated Fat 19.9g

Trans Fat 12.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g

Cholesterol 276g

Sodium 568g

Carbohydrates 11g

Protein 22g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Vitamin A 192g

Vitamin C 2g

Calcium 458g

Iron 1g