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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    By Carol Published: Jan 7, 2017 Modified: Feb 27, 2022 | This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Muffin Pan Mini Quiches

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    5 from 1 vote
    1 hour
    Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches

    Muffin Pan Mini Quiches with Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar are going to breathe some new life into your breakfast world!  They're low-carb and can be made ahead and reheated as needed.

    Photo of Spaghetti Squash Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches on cooling rack removed from muffin pan.

    Breakfast isn't exactly one of my "things."

    The first thing I do every morning is make my way to our coffee maker and brew myself a good, hot cup o' Joe.  Those first few sips have the power to transform my being into a human being.  Thank you, oh Coffee Discoverer!

    I don't have anything against breakfast, I'm just not crazy about typical breakfast foods.

    Photo of 12 Spaghetti Squash Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiche out of muffin pan on cooling rack.

    I always enjoy eating a good breakfast when it's put in front of me--like when we travel.  If I eat a typical breakfast of cereal or oatmeal, I'm hungrier than ever a half-hour later so I really don't see the point of eating them in the first place.  These types of foods don't stick with me because, well, they're cereal and oatmeal.

    So many other breakfast foods require preparation and cooking and who has time for THAT in the morning?  And then you have to clean the kitchen?  No, no.  Not how I want to start my day.

    This.  This is the perfect breakfast.  Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches.

    Close-up photo of a Spaghetti Squash Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches.

    They're perfect because they can be made ahead of time and reheated in the toaster oven or in the microwave and eaten on the run!  Packed with protein in the form of eggs, cheese and bacon, they've also got two veggies:  Broccoli and spaghetti squash.  There's barely a carbohydrate in sight!

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    How to make Muffin Pan Mini Quiches:

    • If you have simply prepared leftover spaghetti squash, you're ready to roll.
    • If you need to roast it first, here's some information on how to do it in another one of my recipes.  You'll need about three cups.
    • Season the squash with salt and black pepper (if you haven't already) and form little "crusts" in a 12-cup muffin tin.
    • Bake for approximately 15 minutes just so it dries out a bit.  Spaghetti squash has a lot of water in it--you don't want that moisture at the bottom of your quiche.  However, it won't dry out completely and won't be pastry-like.

    Photo of spaghetti squash "crust" in muffin pan after baking.

    • Add in some lightly cooked broccoli, cheese, bacon and ladle in the egg mixture.

    Photo of filling in squash nests before baking.

    • Bake for 25 minutes and baby!  A breakfast worth waking up for!

    Photo of Spaghetti Squash Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches on cooling rack.

    Variations:

    You can do loads of variations with this recipe:

    • Use spinach or asparagus in place of the broccoli.
    • Use sausage or ham in place of the bacon.
    • Almost any shredded cheese will work!

    Breakfast perfection in mini quiches!

    Let's eat and go make it a great day!

    Close-up photo of one of the quiches.

    For more great spaghetti squash recipes, be sure to try my:

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    • Spaghetti Squash, Poblano and Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
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    Spaghetti Squash Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiche

    Muffin Pan Mini Quiches

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Muffin Pan Mini Quiches with Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar are going to breathe some new life into your breakfast world!  They're low-carb and can be made ahead and reheated as needed.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Breakfast and Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 163 kcal

    Equipment

    • Rimmed Sheet Pan
    • 12-Cup Muffin Pan
    • Saucepan
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • Cooking spray
    • 1 small spaghetti squash - halved, roasted and shredded (approximately 3 cups)
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
    • 1 medium broccoli crown - cut into florets (you need to end up with approximately 2 cups)
    • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 4 strips bacon - cooked and crumbled
    • 6 large large eggs - beaten
    • ½ cup 2% milk
    • Dash of Tabasco sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Spray a nonstick 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Season the spaghetti squash with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide it up equally into 12 portions and place each portion in a muffin pan, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
    • While the spaghetti squash cups are baking, bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the broccoli for 1-2 minutes. Drain well and coarsely chop.
    • Place equal amounts of the broccoli, cheese and bacon in each squash "cup." Whisk together the eggs and milk and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Pour an equal amount of the egg mixture into each muffin cup using a small ladle.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
    • Let rest in the pan 10 minutes. Run the dull side of a paring knife around each quiche, remove and serve.

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD: Bake, cool and refrigerate. Reheat in a toaster oven for 18-20 minutes or until heated through.
    FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Place in an airtight container and freeze up to three months. To reheat, increase time to 25 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      April 30, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    2. Anne Newton says

      November 22, 2017 at 5:35 am

      This recipe sounds tasty. Can I make one large quiche rather than muffins? If so how long should I bake it? Hope to hear from you.
      Anne

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      • Carol says

        November 22, 2017 at 6:59 am

        Hi, Anne, I think that would be fine! I haven't done it as one large quiche, so not sure of the baking time. Bake at 350 degrees until it's set in the center and lightly browned around the edges. Here's a spaghetti squash breakfast casserole I just did: https://www.fromachefskitchen.com/spaghetti-squash-poblano-chorizo-breakfast-casserole/

        Thanks again and hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Evelyn says

      February 26, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Carol - I tried these, and they are great! I used ham, mushrooms, red peppers and spinach in mine. Love the squash crust! Thanks for the inspiration!!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        February 26, 2017 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks, Evelyn! Isn't it great getting in an extra unexpected veggie at breakfast? So glad you enjoyed and love how you varied the other veggies!

        Reply
    4. Carmen says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Carol, can you freeze them and if so do you have to thaw them out before reheating in the toaster oven? How long to reheat? At 350 I imagine?

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 26, 2017 at 6:53 pm

        Hi, Carmen, Thanks for your question! These should freeze just fine. My only concern is the amount of water in the spaghetti squash. Wow, that stuff has some water in it! The dry heat of the toaster oven should help that. They usually takes about 20 minutes at 350 to reheat. Thanks again, hope you enjoy and let me know how it goes. We didn't freeze them because we ate them too fast. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Arleen says

      January 22, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Can't wait to try. Will try with all the spaghetti squash I have in the freezer.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 22, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        If using frozen, then thawed, be sure to squeeze as much water out of the spaghetti squash as possible, then bake before filling as indicated. Spaghetti squash has a TON of water in it!

        Reply
    6. Amanda says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      These look so fabulous! Def going to try these out!

      Reply
    7. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

      January 15, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      I make (and freeze) egg muffins all the time for my toddler for breakfast - I've never thought about using a spaghetti squash "crust." Such a great idea! I love how easy these are to grab and go in the morning, when we're rushing out the door to work.

      Reply
    8. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

      January 14, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Breakfast definitely IS one of my "things" and these look delicious! Mini quiches are so great for breakfast on the go!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 14, 2017 at 9:04 am

        Thanks, Kathryn! Yes, they're perfect!

        Reply
    9. Sarah says

      January 12, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      These look so yummy and healthy!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 12, 2017 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    10. Michele says

      January 12, 2017 at 12:17 am

      I LOVE the mini quiche idea for a brunch Im having next week! Pinned to make !

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 12, 2017 at 8:06 am

        Thanks, Michelle! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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