Mini Filo Quiches - The FoodOlic recipes (2024)

Light Mini Filo Quiches are fun and easy! Made with eggs, leeks and Gruyere cheese and to make them extra crispy a shell of filo/phyllo pastry.

Mini Filo Quiches is my take on the northern France dish called Flamiche. The traditional recipeis a kind of quiche filled with leeks, cream and a touch of cheese. You can prepare them in advance for a picnic, party or snack. On top of that, so polyvalent, you can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They always fit right in, on the go or at the table served with a nice green salad and Riesling. These little bitesare quite adaptable.

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The Flamiche usually uses a lot of cream, for this skinny version, I’ve done a velouté instead to lower the calorie intake. Also, I’ve used my favourite trick to bring down the calories; I’ve used phyllo lightly sprayed with olive oil instead of the filled with butter flaky pastry. Resulting in a lighter, yet still crunchy, creamy and tasty Flamiche.

A Lighter Quiche

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The idea behind this quiche was to cut on the fat content. So, I’ve cut on the cream and replaced it with a velouté and the brioche puffy flaky pastry usually used for a simple filo pastry! The result is quite similar and way healthier.

To Serve with…

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These would be lovely with a salad, a simple pan con tomate or even a lovely cold gazpacho! They are also kid-friendly, and great for snacks or picnics! So polyvalent and no need for utensils.

Alternatives

Not a fan of gruyere cheese? No worries, use whatever cheese you prefer, I would suggest parmesan, cheddar, Emmental or even goat cheese if you want to make it lactose-free. If you are an avid carnivore, add a few bits of bacon in there or if leeks don’t turn you on, swap them for French shallots. Finally, I leave you with some other versions of mini quiches I’ve done on The FoodOlic Blog for inspiration:

  • Beetroot and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches
  • Mini artichoke and goat cheese quiches
  • Mini crunchy asparagus quiches

So… let’s make those cheesy mini leek quiches going!

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Mini Filo Quiches

5 from 12 votes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 12 mini quiches

Calories 155

Mini Filo Quiches are fun and easy! Made with eggs, cream, leeks and gruyere cheese and to make them extra crispy served in a filo/phyllo pastry cup.

Equipment

  • olive oil spray optional

Ingredients

  • 260 g filo/phyllo pastry sheets (frozen)
  • 100 ml vegetable broth (or chicken broth (needs to be cold))
  • 80 g gruyere cheese (or aged cheddar)
  • 3 leeks (cut on length to clean properly and chopped finely)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • salt and pepper

MetricUS Customary

Instructions

  • In a pan, soften the leeks in a bit of olive oil and salt, medium-low heat.

  • Add the 3 tbsp of olive and the flour to the leeks, mix.

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  • Let cook the flour for 1-2 minutes.

  • Add the cold vegetable broth, salt and pepper and mix well. Bring the heat to medium-high and whisk until it gets thicker.

  • Take off the heat and add half of the cheese, mix and let cool down.

The filo/phyllo

Notes

These mini quiches can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Can be eaten warm or cold.

Freeze them to save your life on a busy day, for up to 4 months.

Swap the gruyere for goat cheese for a lactose-free version.

Author: Marie Breton

Calories: 155kcal

Course: Aperitivo, Plato principal

Cuisine: Francesa

Keyword: cups, eggs, filo, flamiches, gruyere, mini, phyllo, quiches, shell

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Mini Filo Quiches

Amount per Serving

Calories

155

% Daily Value*

Fat

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

2

g

13

%

Trans Fat

0.003

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

4

g

Cholesterol

35

mg

12

%

Sodium

200

mg

9

%

Potassium

74

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

16

g

5

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

1

g

1

%

Protein

5

g

10

%

Vitamin A

491

IU

10

%

Vitamin C

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

87

mg

9

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Why do you put flour in quiche? ›

Roll it out a tad bit thicker than you normally would for a standard pie if possible, and absolutely use it all. Confidently press any overhang or extra pieces into the walls of your pan. Add flour to your filling: Adding a bit of flour to your quiche filling helps absorb moisture and stabilize things in general.

What are mini quiches made of? ›

Easier and quicker than the full size version, my mini quiche uses a buttery flaky pie crust and a simple 4-5 ingredient egg filling. You can add a variety of flavors and add-ins like ham, bacon, spinach, Swiss cheese, scallions, mushrooms, peppers, and more.

What not to put in quiche? ›

Avoid Fillings That Are Too Wet

"Some vegetables, such as sliced large tomatoes or raw zucchini, have a high water content and will make your quiche soggy (even if you follow all steps to avoid this!)," Davila notes.

Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

Some recipes like quiches recommend partially cooked pie shells because the baking time wouldn't be long enough to fully cook the dough otherwise. Pre-baking a crust can ensure that your pie or tart crust will be fully baked and browned, and not soggy.

Why do my mini quiches sink? ›

Excess moisture is one reason why quiches collapse in a watery pool on your plate. Vegetables and meats like ham give off tremendous amounts of water when they're cooked. Therefore, if you're using vegetables in your quiche, it's imperative that you cook them first.

How do you keep mini quiches from sticking? ›

It's essential to thoroughly spray the muffin tin on the sides and bottom to prevent the quiche from sticking to the pan. A nonstick muffin pan is best to avoid sticking. Before removing the eggs after they've baked, let them cool first.

Is quiche healthy or unhealthy? ›

Is quiche healthy? Quiche is bad news when it comes to a healthy diet. It's usually made with cheese and cream in the filling as well as butter in the pastry case, so it's often high in saturated fat and calories. Ingredients like bacon will add salt and more saturated fat.

Does quiche contain flour? ›

Cover the bottom of the prepared pie pan with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Whisk together milk, eggs, flour, onion, butter, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over cheese and bacon in the pie pan. Bake quiche in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 35 minutes.

Why isn't my quiche fluffy? ›

Make sure that you beat the eggs until they are super light. That incorporates air that will remain suspended as the eggs set in the hot oven. This will probably seem anathema to quiche purists but you can also do the following… If you want an extra puffy quiche, Blind bake the pie crust in the oven (ie.

How do you thicken quiche? ›

Adding a tablespoon or two of flour to the onions helps thicken the quiche filling, and it also reduces sogginess after baking.

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Ratios: The best way to make a quiche is to add the eggs to a large measuring cup, then add the cream or milk. For every egg used you should add enough milk or cream to create a 1/2 cup. Meaning for 1 egg you will add enough cream or milk to make 1/2 a cup of mixture.

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