Disclaimer: This Cheesy Bacon and Ham Quiche Bites Recipe post is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and milk life. However, all opinions are 100% mine.

Cheesy Bacon and Ham Quiche Bites Breakfast - Funtastic Life

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Cheesy Bacon and Ham Quiche Bites

Cheesy Bacon and Ham Quiche Bites - Funtastic Life

Ingredients

  • 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 whipping cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of diced ham
  • 1 pkg. of frozen lightly sauced roasted red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust to begin thawing.
  • Begin cooking bacon.
  • Prepare the broccoli in the microwave according to package directions.
  • Prepare the roasted red potatoes in the microwave according to package directions; set aside to cool slightly.
  • As bacon cooks, whisk together the eggs, milk and whipping cream.
  • Stir in the pepper, celery flakes and parsley flakes.
  • Add the cheddar cheese, diced ham, roasted red potatoes, broccoli and bacon.
  • Roll out the Refrigerated Pie Crust and use a cookie cutter or cup to create mini circles *The little dipping sauce cup I used not only allowed me to make the circles, it also allowed me to use the bottom part to push the pie crust down into the mini muffin pan.
  • Use a tbsp measuring spoon to add the mixture to each one.
  • Bake for 18 – 20 minutes.

*estimated 72g protein