Stuffed Conchiglioni with Mushrooms, Ham, and Béchamel
- Average
- 50 min
- Kcal 854
Earthy flavors of leek mushroom ham quiche bring something nice to the breakfast table or an easy brunch with family and friends. Each mini quiche looks golden around the edges with plenty of moist filling inside—kids usually spot the bits of ham, and you pretty much hear everyone say how good and satisfying these savory muffins taste. Since they’re bite-sized, you’ll notice guests picking these up for holiday brunch spreads, weekend breakfasts, or grab-and-go snacks on busy mornings. The gentle bite from the soft leeks blends easily with the rich taste of mushrooms, and those creamy notes mix right in with a gentle saltiness from good quality ham. Often you see these easy quiche recipes show up without crust, which helps home cooks looking for a lighter dish that skips the extra carbs but delivers all the quiche flavor families want at the table.
Many busy families choose individual quiches because they’re so versatile—pretty much fits anywhere in your meal plan…breakfast, lunch, or fast dinner with salad (especially for those busy kids’ nights!). Because these are crustless, there’s a healthier spin that never lets you down on flavor. If you like to plan ahead, these are GREAT as a make-ahead breakfast (sometimes that’s the only way to get through the week!), and leftovers work well for packed lunches or in a snack box. Customizing works great with these—want more veggies or prefer mild cheese? Just swap in what your kids like. Hosting a brunch or need a reliable potluck dish? Just pile these leek mushroom ham quiche bites on a platter—they always look nice with colorful greens. People come back for seconds because the savory muffins have a satisfying, creamy feel—DELICIOUS both warm or just cold from the fridge. Works for all occasions, everyday moments, and even picky eaters usually find something to love in these good, portable, family-friendly favorites.
To prepare the mini quiches with mushrooms, leeks, and cooked ham, start by cleaning and chopping the champignons; sauté a clove of garlic in a non-stick pan with two tablespoons of oil 1 and cook the chopped mushrooms 2, season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in another pan with a tablespoon of oil, cook the cleaned and thinly sliced leeks for about 15/20 minutes 3.
In a bowl, beat 4 eggs with the cream 4, mixing well and incorporating the Grana Padano cheese 5, then adjust the salt and pepper. Butter 14 oven molds with a diameter of about 3 inches, or muffin molds (in this case, the mini quiches will be even smaller) and cut the puff pastry into circles with a diameter of about an inch or two wider than your molds, using a glass or a small bowl 6.
Finally, line the molds with the puff pastry discs 7 and start filling them. Add the champignon and leek mixture to each quiche, the cooked ham cut into small pieces 8, and pour the egg, cream, and Grana Padano mixture over it until they are filled 9. The quiches should then be baked at 356°F (fan oven) for about 20 minutes, until they have a nice golden appearance. Serve the mini quiches with mushrooms, leeks, and ham hot!