Quiche Bites

Looking for perfect hors d'ouevres for that special party? These bites will be a huge hit. Please note that when making your pastry, remember to roll it out very thin, and cut it into circles twice as wide as the bottom of the muffin cup you are using. Keep chilled until ready to use. These can be made up to a month ahead of time, and frozen (well-wrapped!) until needed.
Leeks, thinly sliced
6 eggs
Butter
1 quart half & half
Smoked trout
Freshly ground black pepper
Pastry circles
1 pound grated Cheddar
Preheat oven to 400°F. Saute leeks quickly in a bit of butter until they are soft. Set aside to cool. Break smoked trout into bite-sized pieces. Grease either regular or mini-sized muffin tins, and then line with circles of pastry dough using your favorite recipe. Put in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes.

Gently whisk together the eggs, half & half, and ground pepper. Take pastry out of freezer, and put a bit of the leeks and trout in each cup. Top with a small bit of cheese, and fill to top of pastry with egg mixture.

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, until egg is puffy and slightly browned. Remove from pan to cool. Serve warm or chilled.