Gluten Free Easy Mini Quiche

These mini quiches are so yummy and so easy.  They are my go-to for any brunch or breakfast I host or I have to take a dish too.  Once you try them they will be your go-to recipe too!

You can add basically anything to the base to make just about any flavor you can think of.  My favorite is bacon cheddar, but I have made veggie herb, bacon cheddar salsa, parmesan cheddar, and mushroom.

The best part is these little guys are gluten-free, making them something almost anyone can eat (as long as they aren’t dairy free). You can make the base the night before and bake them off quickly the morning of your breakfast or brunch, you can make them a day ahead and reheat in the oven or microwave, and they freeze well too!  These really are the most versatile quiche I have ever made! You can even make multiple types at once.  I have two mini muffin pans so I will do one bacon and cheddar, and the other 1/2 parmesan veggie, and 1/2 cheddar herb.  Again you can do just about anything with these!

Here is the recipe for the bacon cheddar, but keep in mind you can use any meat, just about any cheese, and any veggies you want.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca flour

1 1/4 whole milk (I use 2% but you can use whatever you would like)

1 cup heavy cream (or make them lighter by using 1/2 & 1/2)

2 eggs

2 egg yolks

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

4 strips bacon cooked and chopped

Shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese shredded)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  I know it’s high! In a bowl that has a pour spout (I literally use a plastic water pitcher and double the recipe)  pour your cornstarch or tapioca flour.  Mix in 1 cup of milk and stir until all the cornstarch or tapioca is dissolved. Then add all the ingredients except the bacon, cheese, and any veggies or other add-ins like salsa, or herbs.

Take a mini muffin pan, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.  Sprinkle the cheese of your choice in the muffin spot and push down slightly. If you are using veggies, salsa, herbs, add them now. Pour the egg and milk base over the cheese until 3/4 of the muffin spot is full.  Sprinkle with bacon.

Bake 15-17 mins. (the wetter your add-ins the longer you need to cook them.  I wouldn’t cook them longer than 18-20 mins)

This recipe will make between 48-55 depending on how full your muffin tin is.

Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 mins.

Remove from pan and plate.  Serve warm or room temperature.

 

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Suped Up Coffee

Do you ever find yourself needing an extra cup of coffee in the morning to get you going? Do you find yourself reaching for that extra latte in the mid-afternoon to keep you alert and able to focus? I have a solution that might work for you. While I am not a fan of grass-fed butter in my coffee, I do love this little recipe I whipped up. I need a lot of caffeine in my life right now. Raising teens requires a lot of energy and some late nights. I also have inflammatory issues, so anywhere I can add anti-inflammatory foods like ginger and turmeric I do. Thus the creation of my favorite coffee mix in.
I start with red palm oil. Why red palm?  It has tons of health benefits which include the following: antioxidants like beta-carotene; lycopene which helps reduce free radicals; and short and medium chain fatty acids which increase metabolism, decrease inflammation, and increase cardiovascular health. Then I add coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, and this time I added pumpkin pie spice for a fall flavor. (You could add any spice flavor you wanted, really.) I also added a blend of alcohol sugars for a little sweetness.
I have made this before and found that the oils tend to separate. Then one day I thought, “What if I blended it all together?” The result was magic. The mixture was smooth and creamy and never separated.
I store it in a mason jar on the counter and add 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of coffee each morning. It tastes great and gives me the energy boost I want and the anti-inflammatory support I need.

Here’s the recipe!
1/4 cup red palm oil
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute. I use this recipe from Joy Filled Eats (https://joyfilledeats.com/sweetener/)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or other flavoring – optional)
Blend in the blender or use an immersion blender. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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