Mini Quiches....A Quick, Cheap & Easy meal to take on those summer outings

This recipe is a family favourite passed down from my mother. Every time I make this for someone outside the family I get requests for the recipe.The bonus with this recipe too is that the quiches can be eaten hot or cold, they're delicious either way so they're also a great inclusion in the children's lunchbox for those Mums and Dads who struggle to find different foods for that parenting dilemma.


                                      


                                       MINI QUICHES


1 PKT PUFF PASTRY                                125g CHEESE
125g HAM(or Bacon)                                1/2 CUP CREAM
2 teasp. FRENCH MUSTARD                       1 EGG
1T CHOPPED PARSLEY                              1 PKT 'salt-reduced' FRENCH                                                       
BLACK PEPPER                                         ONION SOUP 






* Cut 24 circles of pastry with scone cutter.Press into lightly greased patty 
   tins.
* In a bowl, combine finely grated cheese,diced ham, cream, mustard, egg, 
   parsley, French Onion Soup and pepper. Blend thoroughly.
* Spoon mixture into patty cases and bake in 180 degrees celsius for 20 mins 
   or till puffed and golden brown.




VON'S TIPS....


* I can't stress enough the importance of using the salt-reduced soup mix...get the standard French Onion Soup and the quiches will be way too salty.


* I use fresh parsley from my garden but if you haven't any the dried stuff's 
   fine.


* If you're watching your fat intake substitute the pastry,cheese and cream with the low-fat versions.