EGG Bakes! Appetizer Bites
Products & RecipesHosting a party can get stressful; especially when your guests are waiting patiently (hungry) for the meal to be served. EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiches can be easily transformed into appetizers to make your next family gathering or cocktail party effortless.
Available in the freezer section in 2-pack format and 5 delicious varieties, EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiches contain up to 13g of protein per quiche, and are made with Burnbrae Farms Naturegg Nestlaid eggs .
Bacon & Cheddar Quiche Bites
What you’ll need
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- 2 packages of EGG Bakes! Cheddar, Mushroom and Bacon
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- 100g of thick cut bacon, cubed into 16 pieces
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- 16 toothpicks
To pan sear bacon pieces:
1. Cube bacon into 16 bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Place bacon pieces on the pan and stir until bacon is browned.
4. Remove bacon from pan and place on plate lined with paper towel to soak excess fat.
5. Set bacon aside.
To make EGG Bakes! appetizer bites:
To heat the quiches in the microwave (1200W instructions):
1. Remove one frozen crustless quiche from plastic wrap.
2. Place on a microwave-safe plate.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds* or until hot.
4. Remove from microwave and let stand for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the second quiche.
Once heated, cut the crustless quiches into 4 pieces. You will have 16 pieces of quiche to create your appetizer bites.
To assemble appetizer bites, pierce the bacon with a toothpick then place in middle of piece of quiche.
Garden Vegetable Quiche Bites w/Glazed Pearl Onions
What you’ll need
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- 2 packages of EGG Bakes! Garden Vegetable
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- 16 whole pearl onions
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- 2 tsp olive oil
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- 2 tsp sugar
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- ¼ tsp dried thyme
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- Salt & pepper to taste
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- 16 toothpicks
To glaze pearl onions:
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring and tossing occasionally, until browned.
2. Sprinkle onions with sugar, salt, and pepper. Add 2/3 cup water and dried thyme. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until water has evaporated and onions are tender.
Save onions until you are ready to assemble your quiche bites.
To make EGG Bakes! appetizer bites:
To heat the quiches in the microwave (1200W instructions):
1. Remove one frozen crustless quiche from plastic wrap.
2. Place on a microwave-safe plate before heating.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until hot.
4. Remove from microwave and let stand for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the second quiche.
After you have completed cooking the crustless quiches, cut them into 4 pieces. You will have 16 pieces of quiche to create your appetizer bites.
To assemble appetizer bites, place an EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiche piece on a toothpick and place a glazed pearl onion on top.
Spinach & Ricotta Quiche Bites
What you’ll need
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- 2 packages EGG Bakes! Spinach, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion (made with egg whites)
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- 1 cup baby spinach, well cleaned and dried
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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- Salt to taste
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- 16 toothpicks
To sauté spinach:
1. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic to pan and stir until garlic starts to colour.
3. When garlic starts to colour, remove from heat and add spinach.
4. Toss spinach in garlic and olive oil to coat evenly.
5. Add salt to taste, toss again, cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
Ensure spinach is well coated, and save to place on top of your quiche bites.
To make EGG Bakes! appetizer bites:
You will have to heat the quiches in the microwave (1200W instructions):
1. Remove one frozen crustless quiche from plastic wrap.
2. Place on a microwave-safe plate before heating.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until hot.
4. Remove from microwave and let stand for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the second quiche.
After you have completed cooking the crustless quiches, cut them into 4 pieces. You will have 16 pieces of quiche in total to create your appetizer bites with.
To assemble appetizer bites, place an EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiche piece on a toothpick and top with a piece of sautéed spinach.
Serve your quiche bites on a platter – it’ll look like you spent all day working away, but feel free to share your secret ingredient time-saving hack with your family and friends: Burnbrae Farms EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiches!
*Cooking times may vary according to appliance.
EGG Bakes! FAQs
Q: Can you cook them in the oven?
A: Yes! EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiches can alternatively be cooked in the oven for 20 minutes at 375⁰. (Cooking times are a guideline. Temperatures and appliances may vary.)
Q: Are there preservatives in them?
A: There are no added preservatives in EGG Bakes!; it’s not necessary as they are frozen immediately after being made. That being said, any preservatives found in the quiches are from the added ingredients we purchase – such as cheese or meat – much like you would find at the grocery store.
Q: Are EGG Bakes! natural?
A: EGG Bakes! Crustless Quiches are made with ingredients you would add to a quiche if you were purchasing ingredients separately from the grocery store – the only difference is you don’t have to do any of the chopping or mixing! EGG Bakes! are made with 100% real, liquid whole egg and ingredients you would buy during your grocery shop such as potatoes, spinach, red peppers, and various meats and cheeses. Each variety differs, so make sure to check the ingredient and priority allergen lists on the package to choose the best options for your needs.
Q: What eggs are used in EGG Bakes!?
A: EGG Bakes! are made with Burnbrae Farms Naturegg Nestlaid eggs , laid by hens in enriched colony housing .