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Ground Beef Snack Quiches

Ground Beef Snack Quiches
My husband, Cory, farms, so supper can sometimes be quite late. A hearty appetizer like these meaty mini quiches is a perfect way to start the meal. They taste super made with ground beef, but I sometimes substitute bacon, ham, ground pork or sausage.
6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup biscuit/baking mix
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 o 3 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef, garlic powder
  • and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine biscuit mix and cornmeal; cut in
  • butter. Add enough water to form a soft dough.
  • Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin
  • cups. Place teaspoonfuls of beef mixture into each shell.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, cream, onion, red pepper, salt and
  • cayenne; pour over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the
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Ground Beef Snack Quiches (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • center comes out clean. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 280 calories, 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
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