Bite-Size Crustless Quiches

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Bite-Size Crustless Quiches

Recipe By : Quick and Delicious Cookbook
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Appetizers Hot
Canapes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions -- tops included
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 ounces coarsely grated cheddar cheese -- (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease one tray of 24 mini-muffin cups (1 3/4 x 1
inch)
. In a small saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Add bell pepper and on
ion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let t
he mixture cool slightly.

In a medium-size bowl, combine eggs, milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in th
e bell pepper and onions. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each mu
ffin cup. (The mixture will fill 18 to 22 cups.)

Bake until the centers are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the quiches cool for 1 mi
nute. Using a knife, loosen the quiches around the edges and remove from the c
ups. Arrange them on a platter and serve.

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NOTES : These hors d'oeuvres are quick to prepare, so you have more time with f
riends. They're also easier to handle than slices of a large quiche--making th
em ideal finger food.