Appetizer Quiche Squares Food

SAUSAGE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cheeses, onion, chiles and jalapeno if desired. In a bowl, beat eggs and seasonings. Pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; cut into 1-in. squares.

CRUSTLESS QUICHE SQUARE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place 1 tbsp butter in a 9 inch square or 10 x 6 inch pan.
• Melt in the oven about 3 minutes.
• Beat together eggs, milk, basil, salt, onion, and pepper.
• Add your filling from above.
• Stir in 3/4 cup grated cheese.
• Pour into baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 35- 40 minutes until centre puffs up and is firm.
• A knife inserted near the centre comes out clean.
• Let stand 5- 10 minutes before serving.
• Don't under cook as it will be runny and don't over cook as it will be dry.
• Makes about 24 squares.
• You can prepare a day or 2 ahead and reheat in oven for a few minutes until warm.

APPETIZER QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare an ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll style pan.
• FOR THE CRUST: In a bowl, combine flour and the crushed cracker crumbs.
• Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup water (a tablespoon at a time).
• Toss with a fork until crumbs are completely moistened.
• Press mixture into bottom of ungreased pan.
• Prick crust WELL with a fork; set aside.
• FILLING: Sprinkle Swiss cheese, ham (or what ever meat you are using), onions, parsley and pimentoes evenly over crust.
• Beat eggs, cream, half and half, salt and pepper.
• Pour over filled crust.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set (crust may bubble during baking, and need to be pricked with a fork again).
• Cool 5-10 minutes.
• Cut into 1-1/2 - 2-inch sqares/pieces.
• Serve warm.

HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
• CRUST:
• COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.
• ROLL out dough between sheets of waxed paper to fit jelly-roll pan. Place dough in prepared pan, folding edges under. Flute edges. Prick crust with fork.
• FILLING:
• SPRINKLE cheese, ham, onions, parsley and pimentos evenly over crust. Beat eggs, cream, half-and-half, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Pour over filled crust.
• BAKE 35 minutes or until set. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch pieces.

VEGETABLE APPETIZER SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Make sure your zucchini is well drained, I put it in a clean tea towel and squeeze it dry.
• Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• In a medium bowl, mix eggs, parmesan cheese, pepper sauce, parsley and vegetables. Set aside
• Combine dry ingredients and stir into liquid mixture.
• Stir in melted butter.
• Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over top.
• Bake about 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool slightly, cut into tiny 1" squares, serve warm or cold, I prefer these at room temperature.

HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease or line a 10x15 - inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
• CRUST:.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoons at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.
• Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit jelly-roll pan. Place dough in prepared pan, folding edges under. Flute edges. Prick crust with fork.
• FILLING:.
• Sprinkle cheese, ham, onions, parsley and red peppers evenly over crust. In a medium bowl beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over filled crust.
• Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes or until set. Cool 5-10 minutes. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2 inch pieces.

NO CRUST ARTICHOKE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• In medium non stick skillet over medium heat, heat sherry or apple juice, add onion and garlic.
• Cook until soft, but not brown,stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
• Spoon mixture into medium bowl, and add all the other ingredients,and mix well.
• Pour batter into a lightly oiled 8 inch square baking pan.
• Bake in 350* oven for 30 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.
• To serve, cut into squares.
• Can be served hot or cold.