Baked Quail Egg Bites
These eggs are nestled in layers of phyllo dough, and are topped with bacon, scallions and cheese. This is a perfect breakfast or brunch idea that will impress the whole gang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 + people
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 container Quail Eggs, 15 count
- 1 box Athens Mini Fillo Shells (Light crispy layers of Phyllo Dough), 15 count
- 1-2 pieces Bacon, cooked and roughly broken up
- 2 Scallions or Chives, diced
- Optional: Sharp Cheddar or Vegan Cheese of choice, grated (small amount needed)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Himalayan Pink Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Phyllo Shells: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the phyllo shells to a mini muffin pan. (The mini muffin pan is the perfect size for the shells, and it will help to prevent them from tipping over).
- Assemble: Divide one piece of bacon among the phyllo shells, top with some grated cheese pieces and set aside.
- Add the eggs: With a serrated knife, gently slice off the top of each egg, and pour them into the individual phyllo shells. (Note: cracking the eggs will not work, because they are too delicate).
- Bake: Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until whites are cooked through and yolks begin to thicken, but not cooked hard.
- Garnish: Top with scallions or chives.
- Optional: Top with an additional piece of bacon. Serve hot.
Notes
- Phyllo Shells: Sometimes the bottom of the shells are bubbled up. If so, gently press down on the shell to slightly break that bubble. This will help prevent the filling from overflowing.
- Bacon: One piece of bacon will work to fill the bottom of all the shells. Feel free to top the baked eggs with an additional piece as well though.
- Scallions/Chives: Either one will work here, but I do prefer the flavor of the chives with the delicate taste of the quail eggs.
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