mini chicken and mushroom quiches

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for mini chicken and mushroom quiches:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1/4 cup ice water

For the filling:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin and set it aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt for the crust. Add the diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and the mixture becomes fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles slightly larger than the muffin tin openings. Press the dough circles into the greased muffin tin, forming small crusts.
5. Divide the cooled chicken and mushroom mixture evenly among the crusts. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the filling in each crust, filling it up to the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the quiches are set and golden brown on top.
8. Remove the quiches from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Carefully remove the quiches from the tin and serve warm or at room temperature.

These mini chicken and mushroom quiches are perfect for parties, brunches, or as a delicious snack. Enjoy!