Appetizer Quiche Squares Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND GRUYERE FRITTATA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan with olive oil.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute for 5 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the zucchini and thyme and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in two-thirds of the Gruyere and the basil.
• Pour the zucchini mixture in an even, well distributed layer into the prepared sheet pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere. Shake the pan to evenly distribute the egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and just set in the center. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cut the frittata into 30 equal size squares, sprinkle with salt, garnish with the julienned basil and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

SAUSAGE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cheeses, onion, chiles and jalapeno if desired. In a bowl, beat eggs and seasonings. Pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; cut into 1-in. squares.

GREEN CHILE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Arrange croutons in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and chiles. In a bowl, beat remaining ingredients. Pour over cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

CHILES RELLENOS SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle half of each cheese onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with chiles and remaining cheeses., Whisk together eggs, milk and flour; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, until set, 25-30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before cutting.

CHEESE SQUARES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the eggs into a food processor, and process until light and frothy. Add Cheddar cheese, onion, and jalapeno peppers, and process until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into squares to serve.

HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
• CRUST:
• COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.
• ROLL out dough between sheets of waxed paper to fit jelly-roll pan. Place dough in prepared pan, folding edges under. Flute edges. Prick crust with fork.
• FILLING:
• SPRINKLE cheese, ham, onions, parsley and pimentos evenly over crust. Beat eggs, cream, half-and-half, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Pour over filled crust.
• BAKE 35 minutes or until set. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch pieces.

APPETIZER QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare an ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll style pan.
• FOR THE CRUST: In a bowl, combine flour and the crushed cracker crumbs.
• Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup water (a tablespoon at a time).
• Toss with a fork until crumbs are completely moistened.
• Press mixture into bottom of ungreased pan.
• Prick crust WELL with a fork; set aside.
• FILLING: Sprinkle Swiss cheese, ham (or what ever meat you are using), onions, parsley and pimentoes evenly over crust.
• Beat eggs, cream, half and half, salt and pepper.
• Pour over filled crust.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set (crust may bubble during baking, and need to be pricked with a fork again).
• Cool 5-10 minutes.
• Cut into 1-1/2 - 2-inch sqares/pieces.
• Serve warm.

HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease or line a 10x15 - inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
• CRUST:.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoons at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.
• Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit jelly-roll pan. Place dough in prepared pan, folding edges under. Flute edges. Prick crust with fork.
• FILLING:.
• Sprinkle cheese, ham, onions, parsley and red peppers evenly over crust. In a medium bowl beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over filled crust.
• Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes or until set. Cool 5-10 minutes. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2 inch pieces.

CRUSTLESS QUICHE SQUARE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place 1 tbsp butter in a 9 inch square or 10 x 6 inch pan.
• Melt in the oven about 3 minutes.
• Beat together eggs, milk, basil, salt, onion, and pepper.
• Add your filling from above.
• Stir in 3/4 cup grated cheese.
• Pour into baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 35- 40 minutes until centre puffs up and is firm.
• A knife inserted near the centre comes out clean.
• Let stand 5- 10 minutes before serving.
• Don't under cook as it will be runny and don't over cook as it will be dry.
• Makes about 24 squares.
• You can prepare a day or 2 ahead and reheat in oven for a few minutes until warm.