Bacon-Sausage Quiche Tarts

As a teacher, you attend many meetings and also have special celebrations with rest of the staff. The other teachers a very fond of this treat and often request that I bring it to our functions.

Bacon-Sausage Quiche Tarts

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 40 appetizers.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • 6 uncooked breakfast sausage links, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Split each biscuit into two layers; press each into an ungreased miniature muffin cup.
  • 2. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, mushrooms and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and the sausage mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon into each cup. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 tart: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.