mini quiche with cheese pastry, Growlies for Groups

Mini Quiche

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Cheese Pastry

2 c. flour

1 (8 oz.) pkg. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

1/2 lb. margarine or butter

dash of cayenne

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Cream together cheese, butter and cayenne. Add flour

and mix into a smooth dough. Wrap and chill for an hour or

freeze for 30 minutes. Then form into 48 (1-inch) balls and

press into miniature muffin tins. Place 1/2 teaspoon filling (ham, shrimp, etc.)

in center of each quiche, then 1 tablespoon custard. Bake in a

400 degrees oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and remove from

tins. Serve warm. You may freeze and reheat. Makes 48 quiche.

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Egg Filling

4 eggs

1 c. milk, or part cream

2 Tbsp. flour

1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together well and either spoon this over, or combine with, your choice of

chopped meat for example: ham, shrimp, crab, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, etc.

to create a new filling. Be creative!