Mini Bacon Quiche Muffins

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place bacon slices in a single layer on a bacon rack or foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

4 . Stage

Increase the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with some of the rendered bacon fat.

5 . Stage

Saute onion and garlic in a little bacon fat over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

6 . Stage

Beat milk, eggs, and cream in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add spinach, Cheddar cheese, and the cooked onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper and mix with a spatula to combine.

7 . Stage

Make a ring of bacon by running a slice around the sides of each muffin cup. Scoop egg mixture into the center of each bacon ring.

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes.