I've made these mini frittatas (a frittata is essentially a crustless quiche) almost half a dozen times over the last month or so. I wanted a bite-size breakfast dish for Clara's birthday brunch and these were it! I've tried them a handful of different ways- with ham and bacon and broccoli and sausage. Each was a success. Whatever you choose to fill them with, the base recipe is simple and stays the same. Whisk some eggs and milk. Add some salt and pepper (and smoked paprika, please). Sprinkle in some fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Bake them 'till they're puffed and golden. And eat. (Or save them for later and reheat. They're still delicious. And convenient for entertaining!)

p.s. These work just as well in a mini muffin tin. It will make enough egg mixture to fill about 1 1/2 pans. Just be sure to reduce the baking time by a few minutes as they'll cook a bit quicker.

Mini Frittatas

INGREDIENTS
8 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (optional but recommended)
freshly ground black pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
fresh chives, chopped
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
sharp cheddar cheese, grated (I used white cheddar)

filling options:
ham, diced
canadian bacon, diced
bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
sausage, cooked and crumbled
broccoli, cooked until tender and chopped
spinach, cooked until wilted and chopped

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk to combine the eggs, milk, salt, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Fill each muffin hole a third of the way full with filling of choice (ham or broccoli, etc.). Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan, parsley, and chives. Fill the muffin cups almost to the top with the egg mixture. Top with cheddar cheese.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until puffed and just set in the center. Slide a spatula around the edges to remove the frittatas from the muffin cups. Serve immediately or at room temperature. (Can also be refrigerated and reheated later.)

Makes 1 dozen muffin-size frittatas.

(Adapted from Food Network)