Mini Mexican Quiches

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour; beat until well blended. Shape into 24 balls; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Press balls onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful of cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of chilies into each shell. In a bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Spoon into shells.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 320 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 375 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.