Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches Recipe
These Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches are bite-sized, cheesy, and packed with seafood flavor. A beginner-friendly brunch recipe that’s easy, elegant, and perfect for make-ahead meals or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 package phyllo pastry or mini pastry shells
- Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Add crab, chopped shrimp, cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently.
- Prepare mini muffin tins: grease lightly and line with phyllo pastry squares or use mini pastry shells.
- Fill each shell ¾ full with the seafood mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until tops are golden and centers are set.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
To avoid soggy bottoms, make sure seafood is well-drained before adding. For a twist, try swapping cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick. These Cheddar Crab and Shrimp Mini Quiches freeze well and reheat beautifully.
Nutrition (Approximate per mini quiche)
Calories: 135
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 115mg
Sodium: 270mg
Sugar: 1g
Fiber: 0.5g
Calories: 135
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 115mg
Sodium: 270mg
Sugar: 1g
Fiber: 0.5g