Busy mornings? Hectic evenings? And hungry tummies? Yep, real family life = messy, loud and chaotic. That’s why I wrote Make and Freeze — to help take the stress out of mealtimes for busy families like mine. One of our all-time faves from the book? Mini Bacon & Cheese Quiches . They are in the Savoury Lunchbox Snacks chapter, and honestly, they’ve been life-savers. Perfect for lunchboxes, or as a snack between school, sports training, and dinner.
Packed with 100 super easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthier snacks. The goal with ” Make and Freeze”? Get ahead so future-you can relax (or at least not panic when someone yells “I’m STARVING!” 5 minutes before the school run).
The best part? Make a batch, freeze the extras, and thats — snack, lunch, or picnic sorted!
Why you’ll love these Mini Bacon & Cheese Quiches?
- Quick & Easy: No stress, no fuss — just mix, bake, and you’re done! Perfect for busy days when you need something fast.
- Freezer-Friendly: Make a big batch, freeze the extras, and you’ve got snacks, lunches, or picnics ready to go whenever you need them!
- Perfect for Lunchboxes: They’re great hot or cold, so whether it’s a school day or a picnic, you’re covered.
- Kid-Friendly: Everyone loves bacon and cheese — I mean, who could resist?
- Versatile: Snack, lunch, or dinner — they work for all!
Seriously, these little quiches are a game-changer for busy family life. They’ve been a total lifesaver in our house!
So, if you’re looking to make life a little easier and your meals a whole lot tastier, grab your copy of Make and Freeze — it’s packed with these kinds of simple, family-friendly recipes to help you get ahead and stress less.
Let me know what you think when you try them! I love seeing what you cook up.
Mini Bacon & Cheese Quiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pack ready rolled shortcrust pastry 320g
- A bit of butter and plain flour for dusting
- 150 g bacon bits
- 80 g cheddar cheese grated
- 2 medium eggs
- 140 ml cream
- Pinch salt
- Tip: To make these meat free, swap the bacon for some roasted red peppers, or sweetcorn or peas.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 180ºc.
- Blind bake the mini pastry cases. Grease and dust a 12 hole metal muffin tin with flour and turn the tray upside down, over the sink and knock out the extra flour . Unroll the pastry and using a large cookie cutter or glass cut out 12 disks a bit larger than the muffin tin hole, roll the off cuts of pastry if needed.
- Place a muffin paper case on each pastry disk and press down. Then fill with baking beans or dry uncooked rice. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the beans and bake for another 3-5 minutes. Set the quiche cases aside to cool.
- While the pastry bakes, fry off the bacon on a frying pan until crispy. Set on kitchen paper to take off the extra grease. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl along with the cream and pinch of salt and whisk well.
- Spoon the bacon and cheese into each of the 12 pastry cases. Pour over the cream and egg mixture. Carefully put the tray in the oven to bake for 20 minutes until set.
- Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Freeze for 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight.
- Eat hot or cold. Reheat until piping hot in the air fryer or oven.
2 thoughts on “Mini Bacon & Cheese Quiches”
Absolutely delicious! We had these warm from the oven and they are just scrummy – not many left for the lunchboxes so will have to make some more!! Will try different fillings as well. Easy to make. Have just discovered Little Lou Cooks (chicken curry/energy bars/crispy cups) all fantastic.
Thanks so much Michelle xx