Ingredients

  • 0.5 (7 1/4 ounce) packagelemon shortbread cookies (Pamela's Gluten-Free brand recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 12 cup milk
  • 2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 14 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 14 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 12 teaspoon fresh tarragon
  • 12 cup turkey bacon (gluten-free, cooked and crumbled)

Method

  • Crush the cookies in food processor or large Ziplock bag, then stir in melted butter.
  • Put 1 teaspoon cookie mixture into 18-22 mini tart or mini muffin cups.
  • Tamp down with thumb or tart press to create a bottom crust.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients except the turkey bacon.
  • Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture into each mini tart cup.
  • Sprinkle turkey bacon over the tops of each quiche.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • If desired, broil 2-5 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  • ***To bake a full pie: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove foil and broil 2-5 minutes or until lightly browned on top.