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    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » Lunch Box Ideas » Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches

    Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches

    Published: Sep 24, 2021 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    An overhead image of tortilla quiches on a white plate

    Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches are the easiest and tastiest snack that you can ask for!

    The creamy, cheesy filling is baked into tortilla boats, instead of pastry, making them a simple and tasty dinner with the addition of some side dishes.

    An overhead image of tortilla quiches on a white plate

    Quiche, frittata and savoury slice are all very versatile and can easily be a snack or a light main meal.

    In summer, I like to serve them with a lovely fresh salad, like this Walnut, Parmesan, Pear and Rocket Salad, as a side dish. Or for a more substantial meal, I add a serve of vegetables, or even these homemade crispy baked wedges.

    A white plate on a blue tea towel with three tortilla shell quiches stacked in a pyramid on it

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    Simple, tasty, family-friendly recipes like this are just what you need for a busy weeknight dinner.

    • Simple! - you only need 5 ingredients, and they are super simple to make.
    • Quick and easy - this recipe requires very little preparation and can be ready in less than half an hour. Perfect for 'time poor' mums juggling everything!
    • Kid-friendly - the kids love these 'grab and go' snacks!
    • Freezer-friendly - egg and bacon tortilla quiches are great snacks to have made up and frozen, as they defrost and reheat beautifully.
    A piece of quiche on the end of a fork

    What You Need

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method. 

    A box of tortilla shells, eggs cracked into a large bowl, grated cheese, bacon pieces and cream
    • tortilla boats - I have used Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Mini Boats here. if you are making these for a main meal, you can use the regular size Stand 'n Stuff Tortilla Boats instead
    • thickened cream - this is known as heavy cream in the US, and is a full fat, rich cream, with an added thickening agent. It is not suitable to substitute with a light cream in recipes that specifically state 'thickened cream', as a 'light cream' will not give the same results.
    • eggs - when using eggs in a recipe, it is best to have them at room temperature before you start. I suggest cracking eggs into a separate bowl before adding them to other ingredients, just in case they are past their best or you have pieces of shell fall in.
    • bacon - there are a few different types of bacon cuts in Australia. I tend to use middle cut bacon which I find has more flavour, but whichever cut you prefer will be perfecly fine to use!
    • cheddar cheese - one of the most commonly bought blocks of cheese is 'Tasty' cheese. This is an aged cheddar cheese which is perfect to grate for the quiche filling.

    Step By Step Instructions

    This is a really simple recipe, and your egg and bacon tortilla quiches will be ready to serve in under half an hour!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method

    Step 1 - Prepare The Bases

    Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan forced).

    Separate the boats and arrange them on a baking tray.

    Two stacks of empty tortilla shells on a marble counter

    Step 2 - Prepare The Quiche Filling

    Dice and cook your bacon pieces until crispy.

    Whisk the cream and the eggs together in a large bowl.

    A large glass mixing bowl with cream and eggs on a marble counter

    Step 3 - Fill Your Boats

    Divide the egg mixture between the tortilla boats.

    Sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces and grated cheese evenly among the boats.

    Eight tortilla shells with an egg and bacon filling on a baking tray

    Step 4 - Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

    A tortilla quiche cut in half on a white plate showing the inside filling

    Expert Tips and FAQ

    Do I have to cook the bacon first?

    Yes, the quiches are only baked for a short period of time, which is not long enough to cook the bacon.

    Can I use ham instead of bacon?

    You can definitely substitute ham for the bacon in this recipe, and this would save you some preparation time as well! I would recommend a thick sliced ham, rather than shaved, if possible.

    If I don't have, or want, to use cream, can it simply be left out?

    You can replace the cream with full cream milk, or leave it out if you like, however the texture of the filling will be slightly different.

    Storing

    Store any leftover tortilla quiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freezing

    Freeze the tortilla quiches in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow the tortilla quiches to defrost in the fridge before reheating.

    A fork beside a white plate with a stack of quiches in front of a ramekin with tomato sauce

    More Snack-Sized Recipes

    Snack-sized and finger food is always popular with kids, and if you can make it into a family-friendly meal by adding a salad or a vegetable side dish, even better!

    • Chicken and vegetable sausage rolls - these are a healthy leaner option than traditional sausage rolls and are a great make-ahead option too.
    • Easy fish cakes - serve this simple step-by-step recipe with tartare sauce and salad for a meat-free midweek dinner.
    • Oven baked falafel balls - deliciously healthy oven baked falafel balls made from chickpeas and baked to perfection. Serve with hummus and quinoa salad for a yummy and nutritious family meal!
    • Oven baked chicken parma balls - a healthy oven baked chicken dinner, that you can serve with pasta or a cheesy mash, and it's on the table in less than one hour.

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    An overhead picture of two cheesy egg and bacon tortilla shell quiches

    Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches

    Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches are made by baking a creamy quiche filling in store-bought tortilla shells - how easy is that?!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: Quiches
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 tortillas
    Calories: 407kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Tortilla Boats (12 mini or 8 large)
    • 200 g bacon diced
    • 8 eggs room temperature
    • 180 g (¾ cup) thickened cream
    • 80 g (1 cup) cheddar or tasty cheese grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
    • Separate the tortilla boats and arrange them onto a baking tray. 
    • Saute diced bacon until crispy, set aside.
    • Whisk the eggs and cream together in a bowl.
    • Divide the mixture between the tortilla boats.
    • Sprinkle over the diced crispy bacon and grated cheese. 
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 

    Notes

    Recipe Notes and Tips
    Cook the bacon - the bacon must be cooked first, as the quiches are only baked for a short period of time, which is not long enough to cook the bacon.
    Substitute ham for bacon - you can use ham instead o bacon and this would save you some preparation time as well! I would recommend a thick sliced ham, rather than shaved, if possible.
    Don't want to use cream? - if you don't have cream, or don't want to use it, you can replace it with full cream milk, or leave it out, however the texture of the filling will be slightly different.
    Storing & freezing - leftover Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla Quiches can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge and reheat before consuming.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Justine

      November 24, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Omg wow , I could eat them all , I added spring onion & baby spinach
      Delish

      Reply
      • Lucy

        November 25, 2021 at 8:19 am

        Yum!!!

        Reply
    2. Elycia Carde

      July 16, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Can I leave the cream out? And can they be frozen? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        July 16, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        You can or you can replace it with milk. 🙂 And yes they can be frozen!

        Reply
    3. Fiona

      June 20, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Could you use ham instead of bacon in these? They look so yummy.

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        June 21, 2017 at 5:16 am

        Absolutely!!!!

        Reply
    4. Lee Revell

      May 26, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      the Easy Cheesy Egg and Bacon Tortilla quiches look amazing! Can't wait to try these - what a 'pick me up' for school lunches. Thank you x x

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        May 27, 2017 at 5:46 am

        Absolutely!!! Just keep a few for yourself too! xx

        Reply
    5. vicki@boiledeggsandsoldiers

      May 15, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you, next Sunday night dinner sorted now!! Great idea. x

      Reply

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