Sausage and Leek Mini Quiche (2024)

Dairy Free Mini Quiche

I love a good quiche recipe for spring, but normal sized quiche take a long time to bake and the crust is a little more difficult to deal with. With these dairy free quiche, I wanted to create mini bites that could be perfect for a grab and go breakfast or for a party.

I love my quiche florentine and salmon quiche recipes, but that takes almost an hour total to cook. With this recipe, there’s a little more work rolling out the dough, but the cook time is cut down to about 30 minutes total.You'll love this dairy free quiche because it is:

• Easy and fast - Pre-made crust makes this quiche recipe easy and fast.
• Meal prep or parties - These mini quiche are the perfect size for parties (Easter, mother's day, baby showers) or for meal prep.
• Freezable - Keep in the freezer for a meal-prepped breakfast.
• Dairy free - This oat milk quiche recipe is made without butter, cheese, or cow's milk - although you can definitely add some if you’d like.
• Diet-friendly - This recipe fits a dairy free and gluten free diet, a migraine diet, and a Mediterranean migraine diet! It is also high protein.

Ingredients

• Eggs - Use whichever eggs are your favorite. I like Pete and Gerry's or Vital Farms, but also use Costco organic eggs if I'm cooking a lot of these. Use soy-free eggs if sensitive to soy.
• Oat Milk - I recommend using a creamy oat milk, like Oatly. The ones with oil do have the best creaminess, which will work well for the quiche texture. However, you can use any oat milk you like. Rice or hemp milk could also be substituted, but this may change the flavor. I think coconut may be too strong for this recipe.
• Pie Crust - To make your life easier, this recipe uses a store-bought pie crust that hasn’t been formed. Wholly Wholesome makes a good one.
• Leeks - Trader Joe's sells these trimmed in little packages. Green onion or chives can also be substituted.
• Sausage - Use the homemade one from my Dizzy Cook cookbook on page 53 or use fresh (not formed) sweet Italian chicken sausage from Central Market, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, or Whole Foods. If you’re not following a migraine diet, use any type of sausage you like. It just needs to be pre-cooked.

How to Make a Dairy Free Quiche

Step 1: Wash the leeks

You want to start by washing the leeks very well. They tend to hide grit in between their layers. I like to just go ahead and chop them roughly, then put them in a bowl of cold water and let all that grit sink to the bottom. Use your fingers to scoop them out without stirring the water too much so they don’t get dirty again. Place them in a colander to rinse them again and pat dry.

Step 2: Prepare the dough

Meanwhile, unwrap the dough, which has been defrosted and is at room temperature. This will make it easier to unroll and work with. Mine still tends to break apart, so I’ll form it back into a ball and roll it with a rolling pin. You want to get it to about ¼” thickness.

Use a drinking glass or cookie cutter that is about 3” wide to cut small circles into the dough. Place them in the bottom of a greased muffin tin, or a non-stick muffin tin. Once you have them cut out, form the dough back into a ball and roll out again. 1 pie crust should be enough for 12 muffin tin quiches.

Smash the dough up the sides of the muffin tin, as far as it can go without breaking or creating holes. It’s ok if it doesn’t reach the top. Pour the egg mixture into each dough cup.

Step 3: Make the quiche filling

Mix the eggs, milk, leeks, and pre-cooked sausage together in a bowl, adding the thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything with a fork till combined.

Step 4: Bake the quiche

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes .

Allow the quiche to cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then run a thin knife along the sides and gently lift them out of the muffin tin.

Do I have to pre-bake crust for mini quiche?

Not with this recipe! The crust is thin enough to bake well in the pan. I always use a dark, non-stick muffin tin and have had success with it multiple times. You are always welcome to pre-bake it if you are nervous about it.

What can I use instead of milk in quiche?

I would recommend sticking with another non-dairy milk like rice, hemp, flax milk, or nut milks (if tolerated). I find oat milk has the best flavor and texture, and bakes well.

Are quiches healthy?

Quiche can be extremely healthy! It's a great way to get in some extra protein and I love grabbing these for a quick breakfast when baby is crying and I need something fast. Since this recipe doesn't use a lot of dairy or additives, it's a great option for a healthy breakfast.

Can I make this dairy free quiche into a large quiche?

Yes! Just make sure to pre-bake the crust. Add another ¼ cup of milk to the filling and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until set.

Dairy Free Breakfast Recipes

For more delicious allergy-friendly breakfast recipes like this dairy free quiche, check out these posts. And don't miss my Salmon Quiche or Quiche Florentine.

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