Mini Grit Crust Quiche Cups

Published: Mar 6, 2017 by Stephanie 37 Comments

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Mini Grit Crust Quiche Cups are the perfect little make ahead breakfast or snack. Everything you need to start the day off Right in a portable little treat. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.

Hello and Happy, Happy Monday to you!

And maybe I appear to be a little too excited for a Monday. But it's almost Spring and I've got these cute little cups to share with you.

Are you starting to feel Spring fever yet? The little birdies are starting to chirp more and you know it's getting close.

I don't know about you but it just seems to put a little more bounce in my step...along with breakfast already to go in the morning.

Because to be quite Honest, if I haven't mentioned this yet, I'm Really really not a morning person.

So that's where these cute little quiche cups save the day! Mini Grit Crust Quiche Cups are the perfect way to start off the day!

Well that and a pot of coffee waiting on the stove. Haha!! And for a lot of us the coffee part can be really crucial.

And since my husband is like the best coffee maker in the world..hope he doesn't get a big head now..I just let him take care of that part.

Are you guys picky about you're coffee? Like do you grind your own beans and all.

Let me tell you once you've done it that way there is no going back...The flavor of the coffee is just sooo much fresher.

And if you're thinking I don't need another appliance in my kitchen..did you know you can grind the beans in a food processor? Freshly ground coffee beans just smell Amazing!

Okay, let's get back to the recipe on hand since I kind of got off on a coffee tangent.

Hence, if you haven't tried make ahead breakfast ideas before I'm going to Sum up all the reasons you should give these a go.

Mini Grit Crust Quiche Cups are:

Loaded with everything you need to start the day off Right
Well that and your perfectly brewed coffee of course
Made ahead so if you're not a morning person I've got you covered
You can easily change the filling to suit your families preference
Because breakfast Really is the most important meal of the day
You can just grab them and eat in the car..No mess involved..
Gluten Free & Vegetarian

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Mini Grit Crust Quiche Cups are everything you need in a portable little breakfast treat that can be customized with your favorite fillings.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 12 cups

Author Stephanie

Ingredients

Grit crust:
1 cup corn grits
3 cups water
2 ounces softened cream cheese
½ tsp. garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
Filling:
1 tbsp. butter
½ tbsp. olive oil
Medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic finely diced
4 ounces mushrooms any variety
1 cup chopped kale hard stem removed
Egg part:
7 eggs
¼ cup half & half cream
dash of garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees and lightly spray 12 cup muffin pan.
Meanwhile prepare grits according to package directions.
When done stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste.
Put approximately 1 heaping tbsp. of grits on bottom of each muffin cup and press down firmly.
Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside.
Meanwhile in pan on stove top heat 1 tbps. butter with ½ tbsp. olive oil.
Add chopped onion, garlic, mushrooms and cook 7-8 minutes until translucent.
Then add chopped kale and cook another couple minutes till slightly wilted.
Put equal size portions into muffin cups.*
In medium mixing bowl combine eggs, half & half cream, garlic powder and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Mix well and pour equal amounts of egg mixture into muffin cups.**
Sprinkle tops of cups with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.

Notes

* Had a little extra filling which I saved for later use.
** Put my egg mixture in large measuring cup making it easier to pour.
Also had a little extra grits which I also saved for a later use.

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Sandhya Ramakrishnan
March 11, 2017 at 4:33 pm

A crust for the quiche is just wonderful and I love the grits that you have used. Perfect for breakfast and the single serving option makes it so much quicker and easier to cook and clean.
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:24 pm
  
  Yes it was. The perfect portable breakfast ready to go!
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Hanady @ Recipe Nomad
March 11, 2017 at 4:10 am

These mini quiche's look fabulous! I love that you used corn grit- a nice change! Perfect for a summer brunch!
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:24 pm
  
  Thanks Hanady!
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heather
March 11, 2017 at 3:09 am

Talk about a southern twist!! Grits are such a creative new way to add to quiche. What a yummy contrast of textures.. perfect!!
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:23 pm
  
  Thanks Heather and I was Really happy with the flavors and textures 🙂
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Agness of Run Agness Run
March 10, 2017 at 8:04 pm

A palatable cups, Stef! This is a fabulous idea – I need to give this a try!
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:23 pm
  
  Thanks!
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Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine
March 09, 2017 at 2:44 am

I'm definitely feeling the spring... but spring is not feeling me! Or NY/NJ at all. The weather has been cold and we have some snow coming soon. Boo! 🙁 But these quiche cups would definitely make me happy, no matter the weather!
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:23 pm
  
  Sorry you're not feeling Spring yet but it will be here soon enough. Hope you get a chance to try these 🙂
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Kylee Cooks
March 08, 2017 at 9:59 pm

Oooh, I've not seen grits used in this way - how perfect, and unique! Looks delish!
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- Stef
  March 11, 2017 at 5:22 pm
  
  Thanks Kylee!
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Adriana Martin
March 08, 2017 at 4:50 am

Great idea for an easy Easter brunch. Lovely flavors and easy to make. That is important when cooking so many dishes for a party.
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- Stef
  March 08, 2017 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thanks Adriana and yes this would be great for an Easter brunch.
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Jennifer A Stewart
March 08, 2017 at 1:29 am

I am not a morning person and I hate my alarm. Recently I switched from the buzzer to the sound of birds chirping and some mornings I swear my alarm is going off and it is really the birds outside my window that I hear. So funny! I need a quick and portable breakfast while trying to get my kids to school in the am and dealing with stupid parents in the carpool lane. These are perfect!
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- Stef
  March 08, 2017 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks Jennifer and at least it's better to wake up to birds than an alarm..Which hate by the way too.
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Christine
March 08, 2017 at 1:23 am

I LOVE quiche, and I love that these are mini! Saving for later. So perfect for brunch!
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- Stef
  March 08, 2017 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thanks Christine!
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Noel Lizotte
March 08, 2017 at 1:03 am

I make these and take to my mom. She's retired and lives alone and doesn't like to cook. She loves having a stash of these in the fridge and freezer (freeze well, actually) to pop in the microwave for a meal.
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- Stef
  March 08, 2017 at 2:30 pm
  
  They're definitely great to have on hand for a quick breakfast or snack!
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Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
March 07, 2017 at 9:58 pm

That is pure genius! Grits for the crust sounds wonderful. This is like having my favorite breakfast in a bite.
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 10:36 pm
  
  Thanks Amanda and Yes it's nice having a tasty portable breakfast Ready to go 🙂
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Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
March 07, 2017 at 7:07 pm

I've never thought about using grits as a crust before. Such a great idea for mini quiches!
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 10:35 pm
  
  Thanks Julie!
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Marisa @ All Our Way
March 07, 2017 at 5:11 pm

I'm definitely a morning person -- totally useless at night. Anyway, I love breakfast but sometimes we are in a hurry to get things done. These muffins look like just the thing. And I don't call it grits -- I call it polenta but grits by any other name taste just as good. 🙂 Pinning to make.
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 5:33 pm
  
  Thanks Marisa and I believe polenta and grits are pretty much the same thing. Just polenta is thicker, which is how I made this. Hope you Enjoy and thanks for pinning 🙂
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Molly Kumar
March 07, 2017 at 9:52 am

Now that's a different quiche combination. I've never tasted grits based quiches and this sounds really simple and yum.
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VeenaAzmanov
March 07, 2017 at 6:10 am

Oh so cool Stephanie.. I like that idea very much.. Grits for crust!! I cannot wait to try.!! I love trying new things - Pinning for later.
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks for pinning Veena and hope you Enjoy 🙂
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Kathy
March 07, 2017 at 2:50 am

A grit crust. Why didn't I think of that? What a great idea! Sounds like the perfect breakfast.
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 2:26 pm
  
  Thanks Kathy and it really is a complete breakfast in one little cup 🙂
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Pam Wattenbarger
March 06, 2017 at 11:30 pm

Grit crust quiche cups are a brilliant idea! I would have never thought of this but it sounds delicious.
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- Stef
  March 07, 2017 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thanks Pam 🙂
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sugarlovespices
March 06, 2017 at 6:00 pm

Both my husband and I are morning persons, but once in a while to have breakfast ready to go is not bad at all! Love the flavors in your cups and they look so cute! P.s. No sign of spring, here, we have been under a lot of snow since the weekend. So back to square one! ;-(
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- Stef
  March 06, 2017 at 11:27 pm
  
  Thanks Nicoletta and hopefully you'll see signs of Spring soon 🙂
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Lord Byron's Kitchen
March 06, 2017 at 5:05 pm

Ok, that is seriously innovative! A grit crust to a quiche? I think I've died and gone to heaven! Gotta pin this one for later - later being this coming weekend. 🙂
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- Stef
  March 06, 2017 at 11:26 pm
  
  Thanks Byron and hope you get a chance to try 🙂
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