Gluten Free Ham & Cheese Quiche Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

0.5 (7 1/4 ounce) package pecan shortbread cookies (Pamela's Gluten-Free brand recommended)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1/2 cup ham, finely chopped (gluten-free deli slices or leftover cooked ham)

Preparation

Crush the cookies in food processor or large Ziplock bag, then stir in melted butter.
Put 1 teaspoon cookie mixture into 18-22 mini tart or mini muffin cups. Tamp down with thumb or tart press to create a bottom crust.
Combine the rest of the ingredients except the ham.
Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture into each mini tart cup.
Sprinkle chopped ham over the tops of each quiche.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
If desired, broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
***To bake a full pie: Cover with foil and bake at 350\u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove foil and broil 2-5 minutes or until lightly browned on top.