Name: Quiche Pastry Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed -; 4 large eggs, divided use -; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream, divided -; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese -; 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach -; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Quiche Pastry Cups

1. 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed -

2. 4 large eggs, divided use -

3. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream, divided -

4. 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme -

5. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -

7. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

8. 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese -

9. 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach -

10. 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -

11. 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled -

How to cook deliciously - Quiche Pastry Cups

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square; cut each into 9 squares. Place squares in ungreased muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up.

2. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 1 cup cream, thyme and seasonings. In another bowl, combine cheese, spinach, red pepper and bacon; divide among pastry cups. Pour egg mixture over cheese mixture.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg with remaining 2 tablespoons cream; brush over pastry edges. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.