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Mini Tortilla Quiches

Mini Tortilla Quiches with crispy tortilla bases filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and broccolini.
A Healthy and Delicious Appetiser
Perfect for Any Occasion

Mini Tortilla Quiches offer a delicious twist on traditional quiches, making them a great choice for your next event. Ideal as a brunch dish, appetiser, or light snack, these quiches boast a crispy tortilla base topped with gooey mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant broccolini. Their convenient, bite-sized format helps you impress guests with both flavour and presentation.

Simple and Quick Preparation

Preparing these mini quiches is straightforward and fast. Start by cutting tortillas into circles

Tortilla circles cut out from tortillas
Cut out tortilla circles, ready to use as bases for delicious mini quiches.

and pressing them into a greased muffin tin to create individual cups.

Tortilla circles placed into muffin tins to form bases for mini quiches.
Tortilla circles neatly placed in muffin tin.

Fill each cup with shredded mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and trimmed broccolini.

Vegetables placed in tortilla cups for mini quiches.
Fresh vegetables added to tortilla cups.

Next, pour a rich egg mixture seasoned with chives, salt, and pepper over the filling.

Egg mixture being poured into tortilla cups filled with vegetables.
Egg mixture being poured into tortilla cups.

Bake the quiches until the egg sets and the tops turn golden brown. They come together quickly, making them a perfect option for busy days.

Customisable and Versatile

These mini quiches adapt easily to various dietary needs. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas. Opt for low-fat cheese to cut calories, or replace the cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and dairy-free cheese to make the quiches dairy-free. Experiment with other vegetables, such as bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms, to suit your taste preferences or use what you have on hand.

Perfect Pairings

Pair these mini quiches with a fresh salad or include them in a larger brunch spread. They go well with various dipping sauces or can be enjoyed on their own.

For more tips and a visual guide, check out our quick video on Instagram. Don't forget to explore our Tortilla Cups with Salmon Tartare and Avocado Mousse and Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese recipes on the website—they’re fantastic additions to any brunch.

Enjoy these Mini Tortilla Quiches, tasty bite-sized treats sure to delight and impress your guests!

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 12
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

These Mini Tortilla Quiches feature a crispy tortilla base filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and broccolini. Perfect for breakfast or a light snack, they’re easy to make and packed with flavour. Enjoy fresh from the oven or on the go!

Ingredients
  • 4 tortillas (use corn for gluten-free)
  • 100 g mozzarella (shredded)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 100 g broccolini (trimmed ends)
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 ml milk
  • 1 Bunch of chives (finely chopped)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Using a 10cm cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from the tortillas.

    Use leftover tortilla scraps to make homemade tortilla chips. Simply cut the scraps into triangles, lightly brush them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 10-15 minutes until crispy. These make a great snack or can be used for dipping!
  3. Grease a muffin tin with olive oil and press the tortilla circles into the tin to form cups.
  4. Divide the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and broccolini evenly among the tortilla cups.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each tortilla cup.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 12 ServingCalories:72.77kcalTotal Fat:3.98gSaturated Fat: 1.74gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol:34.27mgSodium:142.19mgPotassium:116.72mgTotal Carbohydrate:5.68gDietary Fiber: 0.99gSugars: 1.22gProtein:3.96gVitamin A: 43.07IUVitamin C: 10.34mgCalcium: 71.62mgIron: 0.4mgVitamin D: 0.31IUVitamin E: 0.39IUVitamin K: 13mcgThiamin: 0.03mgRiboflavin: 0.09mgNiacin: 0.3mgVitamin B6: 0.06mgFolate: 13.74mcgVitamin B12: 0.3mcgPhosphorus: 87.91mgMagnesium: 13.66mgZinc: 0.54mg

Note

• Use leftover tortilla scraps to make homemade tortilla chips. Simply cut the scraps into triangles, lightly brush them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 10-15 minutes until crispy. These make a great snack or can be used for dipping!

• If using broccoli instead of broccolini, blanch it first to ensure it cooks properly.

•Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

•For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the egg mixture.

•Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

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