Description
These Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches are perfect for entertaining, with a rich seafood filling in a crispy pastry shell. Great for brunch, parties, or as a savory appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 mini phyllo shells or mini muffin tin with cooking spray and pie crust
Eggs Mixture:
Filling:
Crust:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the eggs: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cream until smooth.
- Add filling: Stir in shrimp, crab, cheddar, onions, pepper, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Fill shells: Place shells on a baking sheet or prepare a muffin tin, then spoon in the mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of milk and cream.
- These quiches can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini quiche
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
