Description
These Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring fresh seafood, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic herbs baked to perfection in flaky phyllo pastry cups. Perfect for parties, brunch, or a light snack, these mini quiches combine creamy, savory flavors in an easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 cup fresh or canned crab meat (drained)
- 1 cup shrimp (cooked and chopped)
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1/4 cup green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced, optional)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pastry
- 1 package phyllo pastry cups (12 count) or pre-made mini pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the quiches evenly.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the seafood and cheese: Gently fold in the drained crab meat, chopped shrimp, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped green onions, and minced parsley if using. Mix carefully to distribute ingredients evenly without breaking up the seafood too much.
- Arrange the pastry cups: Place the phyllo pastry cups or mini pie crusts in a muffin tin, ensuring they sit flat and stable to hold the filling during baking.
- Fill the cups: Use a ladle to spoon the crab and shrimp mixture into each pastry cup, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for the filling to set without overflowing.
- Bake the quiches: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the quiches are set in the center and the tops turn slightly golden brown.
- Cool and remove: Allow the mini quiches to cool for several minutes in the tin to firm up, then carefully remove them with a small spatula or knife to avoid breaking.
- Serve: Enjoy these mini quiches warm or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can use fresh or canned crab meat depending on availability; just ensure canned crab is well-drained.
- For easier prep, buy pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
- If you prefer, substitute phyllo pastry cups with mini pie crusts for a different texture.
- Add more herbs like dill or chives to enhance the flavor.
- Quiches can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini quiche
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: mini quiches, crab and shrimp quiches, seafood appetizers, cheddar mini quiche, phyllo pastry cups, party snacks, easy appetizers
