You are going to love this Spinach and Feta Mini Quiche recipe! These mini quiches are make a perfect dish for your next party, they are great in the kids lunch boxes or try them as a yummy snack! They take less than 45 minutes to prepare and bake and both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
This recipe is based on my Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche recipe however I used puff pastry instead (only as that was all I had!) and I baked these Spinach and Cheese Quiches in a bigger muffin tin this time too. When it comes to the filling, you can use whatever cheeses you like. I went with Feta, Tasty and Parmesan Cheese and I think that it’s a combination that’s pretty hard to beat.
Why you will love this recipe:
- Quick to prepare – these Spinach and Feta Mini Quiches will be ready to enjoy in less than 45 minutes.
- Versatile – either puff or shortcrust pastry can be used for this recipe and you can vary the type of cheese to include.
- Freezer Friendly – you can store these mini quiches in the freezer for up to two months.
- Lunchbox Approved – these make a yummy lunchtime snack for the kids.
How to Make Spinach and Feta Mini Quiche:
Please note you will find the full ingredient list and method in the recipe card below.
- Combine the milk, eggs, onion flakes and salt.
- Place the pastry into a muffin tray.
- Sprinkle cheeses and spinach leaves at the bottom of pastry.
- Top with the milk and egg mixture.
- Bake!
Tips for Making this Recipe:
- Frozen spinach can be used, however you will need to remove the excess fluid once it has defrosted, I do recommend fresh.
- The amount and type of cheeses used in this recipe can be varied.
- Both shortcrust and puff pastry can be used.
- You can use different sized muffins tins to cook these quiches in, however the cooking time will vary.
- To store, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge. Consume within four days.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to two months.
You can find more yummy recipe ideas below:
- Mini Ham and Cheese Quiches
- Spinach and Ricotta Rolls
- Easy Quiche Lorraine Recipe
- Rissoles Recipe
- Healthy Sausage Rolls
- Bacon Spinach and Feta Quiche
- Homemade Beef and Vegetable Pasties
- Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls
- Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagna
Spinach and Feta Mini Quiche
Equipment
- 2 x 12 hole muffins trays
Ingredients
- 4 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 100 grams baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup tasty cheese 90 grams
- ½ cup parmesan cheese 50 grams
- 100 grams feta crumbled
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup of milk 130 grams
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Remove the pastry from the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly.
- Grate the tasty and parmesan cheese and set aside until needed.
- In a large jug, whisk together the milk and the eggs, onion flakes and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Lightly grease 2 x muffins tins, and using a 12cm round cookie cutter, cut circles of pastry and gently mould them into the muffin tins – you will make approximately 18 quiches.
- Equally divide the baby spinach leaves, feta, tasty and parmesan cheese between the pastry cases and gently pour over the egg and milk mixture.
- Place the two oven trays into your pre-heated oven and bake for 18 minutes, or until the filling is golden.
- Leave the mini quiches in the trays for 5 minutes to cool slightly and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Thermomix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Remove the pastry from the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly.
- Place the parmesan and tasty cheese (which have both been cut into 3cm cubes) into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 7 seconds, speed 8 to grate.
- Add the milk, eggs, onion flakes and salt and pepper and mix for 10 seconds, speed 4 to combine.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir through the crumbed feta cheese.
- Lightly grease 2 x muffins tins, and using a 12cm round cookie cutter, cut circles of pastry and gently mould them into the muffin tins – you will make approximately 18 quiches.
- Equally divide the baby spinach leaves between the pastry cases and gently pour over the mixture.
- Place the two oven trays into your pre-heated oven and bake for 18 minutes, or until the filling is golden.
- Leave the mini quiches in the trays for 5 minutes to cool slightly and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Frozen spinach can be used, however you will need to remove the excess fluid once it has defrosted, I do recommend fresh.
- The amount and type of cheeses used in this recipe can be varied.
- Either shortcrust of puff pastry can be used to make these quiches.
- You can use different sized muffins tins to cook these quiches in, however the cooking time will vary.
- To store, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge. Consume within four days.
- These Spinach and Cheese Quiches are freezer friendly and can be stored for up to two months in a freezer safe container.
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Lisa
Any tips if I use fresh spinach not baby spinach should I pre cook thanks
Lauren Matheson
Hi Lisa, I think fresh spinach would be ok, I’d suggest chopping it into small pieces xx
Wendy Beales
looks great, can you add bacon
Lauren Matheson
Yes you sure can 🙂
Pat @ Wholesome Kitchen
I’ve never made quiche and this looks so easy and delicious, I’m gonna give it a try! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Head Shot Photographer Sydney
Easy lunch recipe, can’t wait to try. Photography is great here!