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Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches

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These Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches are packed with delicate crab, sweet shrimp, and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a flavorful bite-sized appetizer. Perfect for parties or gatherings, they offer a savory seafood filling baked in crispy pastry shells for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini quiches

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs + 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 package phyllo pastry or mini pastry shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until well blended. Fold in the crab, shrimp, cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Layer phyllo sheets and cut them into squares, or use ready-made mini pastry shells.
  4. Fill each pastry shell or phyllo square with the seafood mixture.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is set.
  6. Let the mini quiches cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add herbs such as parsley or dill to the filling.
  • These mini quiches can be made ahead and refrigerated, then baked before serving.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers, Finger Foods, Seafood
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini quiche
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg