Crab Mini Quiche Recipe Appetizers
Crab mini quiche recipe appetizers filled of goodness like cheddar cheese, scallions, eggs, and more. These would make a excellent appetizer for a brunch or anytime.
Crab Mini-Quiches
Crab Mini-Quiches
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1/2 cup Hi-Maize Natural Fiber, or substitute 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup Vermont sharp cheddar cheese powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce, optional
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3/4 cup cold butter
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1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup water
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Filling
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3/4 cup crabmeat or diced faux crab
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1 medium red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 scallions, chopped
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup milk or half & half
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Procedure
1
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To make the crust: Whisk together the flour, Hi-Maize, cheese powder, salt, paprika, and pepper.
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2
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Cut the butter into pats, and work it into the flour to form uneven crumbs.
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3
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Toss in the cheese.
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4
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Add the water, tossing with the flour mixture until all is moistened. Add an extra tablespoon or two of water if needed to make the dough cohesive.
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5
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Divide the dough in half, pat each half into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so.
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To make the filling: Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Set it aside.
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7
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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8
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Roll one piece of the dough into a 9" x 12" square.
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9
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Cut it into twelve 3" squares.
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10
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Fit each square into the cup of a removable bottom mini square tart pan.
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11
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Trim the edges flush with the pan.
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12
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Place a teaspoon each of crab, peppers, and shredded cheese into each cup.
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13
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Pour the milk-egg mixture atop the filling in the cups.
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14
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Sprinkle with the chopped scallions.
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15
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Bake the tarts for 18 to 22 minutes. Remove them from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
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16
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Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and reheat for 10 minutes at 375°F if serving later.
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Servings: 24
Yield: 24 mini-quiches
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Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 22 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
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Source: Courtesy of King Arthur Flour
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