Broccoli and Cheddar Mini Quiches

I was hosting a brunch for some friends and found this amazing recipe that everyone seemed to rave about and want more. It's fun to make these in individual-sized quiches for people to enjoy, especially if you want to make various different versions and everyone wants just a taster. Also with this being a crustless quiche it is a great healthy option for those trying to watch their waist line.

Ingredients:

2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup milk (do not use skim)
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
1 cup double cream or heavy cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 F (180C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease 8-9 cups in a 12 cup muffin tin and set aside.

Steam broccoli for 5-6 minutes in large pot until it is tender. Let broccoli cool slightly then chop into small pieces.

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs and egg yolks. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Add chopped broccoli.

Ladle egg mixture into prepared muffin cups to almost fill each cup up.

Bake about 25 minutes or until lightly brown and no longer jiggly in center.

Let cool slightly then run a knife around each quiche.

Put a clean baking sheet on top of muffin pan and invert to unmold quiches.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source: www.grouprecipes.com

Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll

This is an interesting new way to make an omelet to feed multiple people. I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Cookbook and brought it to a brunch recently. I added in some red pepper and mushrooms into the filling along with my favorite Red Leicester cheese. This is a great breakfast dish but also a great meal for Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.

Ingredients:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup milk

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat flour)

1/4 tsp salt

12 eggs

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 1/4 cups shredded cheese, divided

2 cups finely chopped cooked ham

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Alternative filling adders:

2 Tbsp chopped mushrooms

2 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

Method:

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add flour and salt; mix until combined. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Add cream cheese mixture; mix well.

Pour into a 15" x 11" x 1" baking pan lined with parchment paper and lightly greased. Bake at 375 F/190 C for 30-35 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set.

If adding addition filling items, saute them in small fry pan until soft while the eggs are baking.

Remove the eggs from the oven. Immediately spread with the mustard and sprinkle with one cup cheese.

Sprinkle with the ham, onions, 1 cup of cheese and other filling items (if desired).

Roll up the short side, peeling the parchment paper away while rolling.

Center the roll with the crease at the bottom.

Sprinkle top of roll with remaining cheese; bake 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

***Note: If you don't have a 15"x11"x1" pan you can use a 9x13" pan but only make 3/4 of the batch above to accommodate the pan.

Crustless Cheddar, Bacon, and Onion Quiche

I love quiche!!! It is a very popular English lunch and dinner meal and often eaten cold or warm. I like them because they taste a lot like good ol' American breakfast casseroles with a crust. Since I'm trying to be a bit healthier I've taken one of the popular cheddar, bacon, and onion quiches and removed the crust and eat it for supper. Then if there are any leftovers I don't feel bad eating it for breakfast again.

Ingredients:

4 eggs

1/2 cup finely diced yellow onions (I used green onions)

8 slices of bacon, diced and fried

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Red Leicester cheese

1 cup skim milk

1/2 cup low fat half and half (low fat single cream)

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a lightly greased 1 quart pie pan. Bake at 350 F/180 C for 45-50 minutes or until you can poke a knife through and it comes out clean.

Crustless Broccoli and Ham Quiche

A dish that could be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner depending how you fix it. This is a great savory version with broccoli and ham that is tasty and good for you. I liked using cheddar and Red Leicester cheeses, but a nice swiss would be great to add in as well.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup onion, chopped

10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed or 1 cup chopped fresh

1/2 cup chopped ham slices

6 eggs

1-1.5 cups shredded cheese

1/2 cup low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Spread out broccoli and ham at the bottom of a 9" pie pan. Mix together eggs, cheese, yogurt and salt and pepper. Pour mixture over broccoli and ham. Bake at 350F/180C for 45-50 minutes.

***Note: This recipe is okay for the South Beach Beach Diet Phase 1.

Deviled Eggs

The classic deviled egg....

Ingredients:

6 hard boiled eggs

1 Tbsp mayonnaise or Miracle Whip

1 Tbsp yellow mustard

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp sugar

dash of pepper

paprika for garnishing

Method:

Peel hard boiled eggs. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and place yolks on a plate.

Mash up egg yolks with a fork until all chunks are broken down. Add mustard and mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mash in with the egg yolks. Taste and add extra salt or sugar to taste.

Using the back of a spoon, fill the egg whites with the egg yolk mixture.

Sprinkle the eggs with paprika and store in refrigerator until ready to eat.