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    Cheese pies (Mini Quiches)

    Published: Oct 6, 2013 · Modified: Mar 25, 2023 by Althea Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Where did all the time go? It feels like ages since I last posted a recipe.

    Here's the run down on where I've been and what's been going on. I decided to take the summer off from blogging. We went away on vacation and when we came back, I just couldn't get myself back on a proper schedule that allowed time for blogging. People always asked, how do you find the time to blog with a baby? And I always said easy, I blog when he's napping. Well, he doesn't nap as often anymore and when he is napping there are so many other things to do. Don't get me wrong, I've been cooking and taking pics when I can, but I can't seem to find the time to edit and post new recipes. Then, I decide to do a fitness challenge for the month of September. Thirty days of clean eating and working out! So cooking Guyanese food was not on the agenda. I just couldn't cook and bake all that deliciousness and stick to my plan. So here I am, I made it through the 30 days, started the Insanity workout program and am finally figuring out time to blog. I have a backlog of recipes, so check your emails often!

    Guyanese Cheese Pie
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    Now for this recipe. A subscriber and friend asked for this one. The last time I made cheese pies, before this time of course, I was in high school, making these pies in Home Economics. So I had to do some research for a recipe. I tried the basic quiche recipes on foodnetwork.com and even Googled some Guyanese cheese pie recipes, but none came close to what I consider the best cheese pie I've ever had, the cheese pie from Fogarty's. I'm not sure if there's is still the best, but it was good when I was growing up in Guyana. It had a distinct flavor and after 3 tries I nailed it!

    For this simple recipe you will need Pastry Dough, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, bell peppers, mustard, scallions and a bit of hot pepper. I'm using Guyanese wiri wiri pepper.

    The first time I made these pies, I used a cheap, pre-shredded mild cheddar cheese and it was terrible. The cheese didn't melt and the pies tasted awful. This time I used a really sharp Australian cheddar with a flavor similar to Anchor Cheddar. It was perfect.

    For this simple recipe you will need Pastry Dough (about 1 lb), cheddar cheese (7 ounces, shredded), eggs (4), milk (1 cup), bell peppers (1 mini, finely diced), mustard (3 tbsp), scallions (2 heads finely chopped), 1 tbs granulated garlic and a bit of hot pepper. I'm using Guyanese wiri wiri pepper.

    Add 1 cups whole mild and 4 eggs to a measuring cup. Whisk in mustard and garlic powder and finely dice hot peppers.

    Add 1 cups whole milk and 4 eggs to a measuring cup. Whisk in mustard and garlic powder and finely dice hot peppers.

    Roll out pasty dough until it is about ⅛ inch thick. Cut into circles large enough to fill a muffin pan. Grease a muffin pan with butter or cooking spray. Line muffin pan with pastry dough. Fill dough ½ way with shredded cheese, add milk until cheese is almost covered. Then add diced bell peppers and scallions. Top off with a bit more shredded cheese.

    Roll out pasty dough until it is about ⅛ inch thick. Cut into circles large enough to fill a muffin pan. Grease a muffin pan with butter or cooking spray. Line muffin pan with pastry dough. Fill dough ½ way with shredded cheese, then add diced bell peppers and scallions. Add milk until it covers cheese.  Top off with a bit more shredded cheese.

    Bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes. Mine had a bit of souffle action going on while backing because I over filled the cups.

    Bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes. Mine had a bit of souffle action going on while backing because I over filled the cups.

    See below for the pastry dough recipe.

    Let cool after baking then enjoy!

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    Cheese pies (Mini Quiches)

    Althea Brown
    These delicious mini cheese filled pastry cups are perfect for a make ahead breakfast or brunch!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs
    Course Pastry
    Cuisine Guyanese
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb short crust pastry dough:
    • 4 cups flours
    • 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 stick
    • ¼ cup butter
    • about 8 tablespoon ice cold water
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 7 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 4 eggs
    • 3 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
    • 1 mini red bell pepper or ½ large bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 2 heads of green scallions finely chopped
    • 1 wiri wiri pepper finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

    Instructions
     

    • Rub/cut/mix shortening and butter into flour until mixture forms a bread crumb like texture. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pinch mixture together to form a soft dough. Do not knead.
    • Separate mixture into two and chill in the refrigerator for as least 1 hour. When chilled, use dough to make any Guyanese pastry combination.
    • Combine milk, eggs, mustard, pepper and granulated garlic in a measuring cup. Whisk until completely mixed together.
    • Roll pastry dough out until it is ⅛ inch thick. Cut into circles large enough to cover a cups in a muffin pan.
    • Grease a muffin pan with butter or cooking spray, then line with pastry dough. Fill muffin pan with cheese until about ½ way up each cup. Then add a bit of scallions and bell peppers. Pour milk and egg mixture into cup, until is covers the cheese.
    • Then top off with a bit more shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

    Notes

    1. Be sure to let your pastry dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before working with it.
    2. I liked the rich flavor of mustard in these pies you can choose to add less mustard if you wish.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Sasha says

      December 27, 2017 at 5:34 am

      is it possible to use a store bought dough?

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      • Althea Brown says

        December 27, 2017 at 6:01 am

        Sure as long as it is short crust pastry dough.

        Reply
    2. Trisha singh says

      May 07, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      I have been Using this recipe for quite a while now, it has never disappointed me unto this day. I love the short crust pastry dough as it has a nice, flaky consistency. the recipe for the short crust pastry dough has allowed me to even make a few other recipes. no complaints.

      Reply
      • Althea Brown says

        May 07, 2020 at 7:24 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply

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