Today we are excited to share a new feature with you: Halfway Homemade. The idea is simple. You use storebought/ premade elements in your homecooked recipes. This is my no means a new concept. I think most home cooks use this kind of shortcut whenever they need. Using a few key premade items here and there is a huge time saver, not to mention it's often economical too. Win win.
These are mini quiches made with puff pastry for the crusts. I've seen similar ones also called baked egg souffle before (like the Panera version, which I love!).
Mini Quiches, makes 3
puff pastry (I used Pepperidge Farm)
3-4 eggs
1/4 cup half and half or cream
salt + pepper
1/4 cup cheese (I used parmesan)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Butter your baking dishes (I used large ramekins). Cut your puff pastry into large squares that will slightly hang over once placed in the baking dishes. Fill 2/3 full with the egg batter. Fold the edges in toward the center. Sprinkle on the cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the egg looks set.
These will appear quite puffy as you remove them from the oven, but they will settle a little as they cool.
I was a little nervous that they might stick to the ramekin dishes but the butter did the trick!
You can customize this recipe to your taste by adding anything you like: steamed broccoli, lightly sauteed onions and mushrooms or even... dare I say it... bacon. Whatever you're into. Stir it in before baking.
These are a super easy and delicous homemade breakfast that can easily come together on a lazy weekend morning by using ready made puff pastry. Yum! xo. Emma
Oh my good gosh! I shall be making these with my little ladies! What a wonderful idea for a post!
Keri-Anne
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Posted by: Keri-Anne | February 04, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Super cute and suuuper yummy! I'll definitely be trying these this weekend!
xo Heather
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Posted by: Heather | February 04, 2013 at 04:30 PM
Definitely going to give this recipe a try! I love quichy, so this is perfect!
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Posted by: Lara | February 04, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Oh I love quiche so much. It's just so versatile.
I've never thought of doing them with puff pastry, I've only ever done them with shortcrust.
I will definitely give this a try next time I make quiche.
Sophie
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Posted by: Sophie | February 04, 2013 at 04:31 PM
That looks so delicious and easy to make!!
Totally going to try it out this weekend XD
xx
Posted by: Jess | February 04, 2013 at 04:35 PM
Such a good idea! These look lovely!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | February 04, 2013 at 04:43 PM
yum!
xo Jennifer
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Posted by: Jennifer | February 04, 2013 at 04:44 PM
Oh wow these look so good! I love how curvy the crust is. You can see all the layers of flaky goodness. The flavor possibilities are endless!
Posted by: Lindsey | February 04, 2013 at 04:49 PM
When I assisted a children's cooking class, we made mini quiches much like this. Instead of using baking dishes, we used a cupcake pan. It's been a long time since I've made one...maybe I'll try making this with the girls one day.
Thanks for sharing.
~Tracey
Posted by: Tracey | February 04, 2013 at 04:49 PM
Oh these look delicious! Will definitely be trying them! Fab post! :)
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Posted by: Sonia | February 04, 2013 at 04:54 PM
This looks rdiciulously delicious. I must try it asap.
Posted by: Rachel | February 04, 2013 at 04:57 PM
I love the idea of halfway homemade...for those days when we just don't have the time to make everything from scratch. Thanks! :)
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Posted by: Marie | February 04, 2013 at 04:59 PM
looks sooo goood!
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Posted by: I AM TURQUOISE | February 04, 2013 at 05:03 PM
I've been making mini-quiches at home lately by pressing crescent rolls into a cupcake tin and then filling with a mixture of eggs, 1% milk and a lot of chopped spinach. It's really filling and really tasty! (But not as pretty as these!)
Posted by: Angie Livesay | February 04, 2013 at 05:03 PM
just pinned this!
great idea!
xo - heather
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Posted by: heather | February 04, 2013 at 05:06 PM
Oh my goodness! This looks fantastic! Cannot wait to try it!
xx,
Katie
Posted by: Katie | February 04, 2013 at 05:19 PM
Looks delicious!!
xx
M.
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Posted by: Mónica - Mes Voyages à Paris Style Blog | February 04, 2013 at 05:33 PM
These look so easy to make. I imagine this with a raspberry filling inside, topped off with some crystallized sugar. Yes, Lord yum!
Posted by: Miss Foodie Fab | February 04, 2013 at 06:16 PM
Love when you ladies think up a wonderful new feature idea! This one sounds great and these look amazing.
Carlee
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Posted by: Carlee | February 04, 2013 at 06:19 PM
I love baking quiche, it is my go-to breakfast!
Posted by: Rachel | February 04, 2013 at 06:21 PM