Easy Mini Quiche for Kids Lunch Boxes

Recipe Card: Easy Mini Quiche for Kids Lunch Boxes

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup finely diced ham or turkey, optional
• 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
• 1/3 cup finely diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup tiny cooked broccoli florets or shredded carrots, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• Cooking spray or oil for the muffin tin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
2. Finely chop all vegetables and lunch meat so the pieces are small.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Stir in cheese, ham or turkey, spinach, peppers, and any extra vegetables.
5. Pour mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and fully set.
7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
8. Remove gently with a small spatula.
9. Cool completely before storing or packing in lunch boxes.

Notes

For a crustless gluten-free version, make the recipe exactly as written. For a heartier version, add small pieces of cooked potato or a tiny crust circle in the bottom of each muffin cup.