Mini Quiches

Fast and easy does it for me! And healthy is way up there on the list nowadays, too. I make these every couple of weeks with whatever I have in the fridge and freezer---you can use just about anything. I keep a few in the fridge to throw in my lunch bag--they're great at room temp; freeze the rest and take out as needed. They also make a quick breakfast or a good protein snack any time. Southwestern style seems to be my go-to variety, but maybe because I tend to always have those add-in's on hand; every variation I've made is delicious. Another combination not mentioned here is when I throw in left-over breakfast potatoes, center-cut bacon crumbles, tomatoes, a little onion, and whatever cheese I have on hand. Just look for whatever dibs and dabs you have left over and give it a go. Your lunch box or late-night snack monster will be so glad you did.

Kippy's Mini Quiches

(A filling foods WeWa recipe that is definitely NOT only for WeWa)

Start with: 1 c egg substitute or 4 large eggs and add-in choices such as:

• SPINACH QUICHE: 1 (10 oz) package chopped frozen spinach (squeezed dry); 3/4 c FF or soy cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 c diced red/green peppers; 1/4 c onions
• QUICHE LORRAINE: 1/2 c Canadian bacon, chopped, cooked until crispy; 1/2 c FF cottage cheese; 1/2 c FF or soy swiss cheese, shredded; 1/4 c roasted peppers; dash of ground nutmeg
• CHEDDAR BROCCOLI: 1/4 c chopped onion; 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli (squeezed dry); 1 c FF cottage cheese; 1/2 c FF or soy cheddar flavored cheese, shredded
• SOUTHWESTERN: 1 c FF cottage cheese; 1 small can green chiles; 1/2 c black beans or Mexi-corn

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350* F. Spray the cups of your 12-cup muffin tin or stone with cooking spray. Beat the eggs or egg substitute; fold in the add-ins. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fill the foil cups with the mixture. Bake at 350* F for 20 minutes, testing so that a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from cups to serve.

Note: these are freezable, microwaveable, portable, full of protein (and fiber when veggies are used), and contain no artifical sweeteners.