Bite-Size Crustless Quiches: Christmas Recipe

Ingredients
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup)

Nutritional Information
1 serving:
Calories 37
Fat 3g
Protein 2g
Carbohydrates trace
Sodium 75mg
Cholesterol 45mg

Introduction:
These hors d’oeuvres are quick to prepare, so you have more time with friends. They’re also easier to handle than slices of a large quiche making them ideal finger food.

Makes 18 bite-size quiches.
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease one tray of 24 mini muffin-pan cups (1 3/4- x 1-inch). In a small saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Add bell pepper and onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 2:
In a medium-size bowl, combine eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in the bell pepper and onions. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup. (The mixture will fill 18 to 22 cups.)

Step 3:
Bake until the centers are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the quiches cool for 1 minute. Using a knife, loosen the quiches around the edges and remove from the cups. Arrange them on a platter and serve.