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Low Carb Mini Quiches

Low Carb Mini Quiches Recipe

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Quiche is delicious but can you eat it when you’re on Atkins or another low carb diet? The answer is YES if you leave off the crust. These mini quiches include yummy bacon, thyme, cream and cheese.

Ingredients

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For the Quiches:

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 diced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 100g (1 cup) grated cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients to Consider:

  • Finely diced mushrooms
  • Finely diced asparagus
  • Finely diced bell pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown the bacon in a skillet and drain off the grease.
  2. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. You can also cook the mushrooms, asparagus and/or bell pepper with the onion if using.
  4. Let these cool on a plate for 10 minutes.
  5. Beat the eggs with the cream, thyme, salt and pepper, then fold in the cheese.
  6. Stir in any other ingredients you want to add like spices or some kind of dried herbs.
  7. Grease 12 muffin cups and add some bacon and onions to each one, then divide the egg mixture between the cups.
  8. Bake for 18 minutes at 175C/350F or until the tops are golden brown.