Mini Sausage Quiches

Name: Mini Sausage Quiches
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons dried minced onion; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Paprika

These bite-size quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese, plus their crescent roll base makes preparation a breeze. Serve the cute "muffinettes" at any brunch or potluck gathering. —Jan Mead, Milford, Connecticut

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Directions

In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes; drain. Stir in chives.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Cut into 48 pieces. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
Fill each with about 2 teaspoons of sausage mixture. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and cheeses. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 375° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced chives. Serve warm.

Test Kitchen Tip

Make these gluten-free by skipping the crescent roll crust.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 66 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Quiches in Taste of Home October/November 2005

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1979angelfan

May 3, 2018

Can't eat sausage to spicy; can I use crisp bacon in bite size instead. If so, how much bacon?
cindiak

Apr 11, 2018

They are very good. I needed an appetizer that would be good at room temperature and these did the trick.
walkercadillac

Feb 12, 2018

This recipe was LIFE CHANGING! IT was so amazing, and not only did I and my guests love it, but I now use it as a 'template' recipe for breakfast quiches. I switch up the ingredients, like the cheese, the sausage, add more veggies, I just keep the measurements for the eggs and the cheese the same, for the correct ratio of egg to cheese taste. Overall, THANKS SO MUCH, I love this recipe! It tastes great with all different cheeses and breakfast sausage too! Also - I've never made it in a mini muffin tin, I just use a regular 12 muffin cup tin and the timing on cooking it is the same.
CyndyA13

Feb 21, 2017

These are great!
oriolegirl

May 8, 2016

I don't think the calorie count on these could be correct. Even doubling it for using a bigger muffin cup.
mbdumee

May 17, 2015

This recipe is tasty. But though it is good, I didn't really think it was worth the extra effort it took to prepare the separate quiches. I'll stick with Bacon Swiss Squares.
ShannonLeigh86

Oct 27, 2014

Made in regular muffins tins and got a batch of 16 when I used two cans of crescent dough. I substituted an Italian mix of cheese in the place of Swiss. So good! Will make again!
MrsLamas

Jul 29, 2014

Seems great can't wait to try it!
claraevelynheck

Apr 13, 2014

These were definitely a hit at the brunch baby shower today! I could only get around 30 out of the can of crescent rolls which meant I had filling left over. No worries saved the excess filling for us to make a few more for a quick breakfast.
CarolynDT

Dec 27, 2013

Another hit for Christmas breakfast, made ahead then froze and taken out of the freezer first thing in the morning and placed in an oven on low, made in regular muffins tins, yum yum, I made it with ricotta.