Simple Savory Quiche Muffins

These tasty mini quiche muffins are perfect
for breakfast, brunch or even dinner!

Ingredients:

butter for greasing

2 medium potatoes**

6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped

4 ounces cheddar cheese, 1 cup grated

1 ounce parmesan, gruyere, asiago or romano cheese, 1/4 cup finely grated

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup milk or half & half

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Optional Garnishes:

chopped green onions 

sour cream 

hot sauce

Method:

Preheat oven to 375*. Use butter to grease a large 6 cup muffin pan or regular 12 cup muffin pan.

Peel and grate the potatoes. Place in a dish towel and squeeze out liquid.**

Thoroughly mix together all of the ingredients, except for the onions, in an 8 cup measuring cup or bowl. Ladle into the prepared miffin pan.

Depending on the size of the muffin cups, bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. (A knife inserted in the center of one quiche should come out clean.)

Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions, sour cream and/or your favorite hot sauce. Makes 6 to 10..

**1 cup of frozen uncooked hash browns may be substituted for the 2 potatoes. 

Note: These can be prepped ahead of time and reheated during the week. (Wrap in foil and and reheat at 350* for 10 minutes or for 45 seconds in a microwave oven.)