Sunday Roast with Mini Quiche Recipe
A delicious and comforting Sunday Roast featuring a perfectly roasted chicken served alongside savory Mini Quiches. This classic meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegan
For the Roast Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 head garlic, halved horizontally
For the Mini Quiches:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped ham or cooked beef bacon (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven and prep the chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stuff cavity with lemon and garlic. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Mini Quiches: Lower oven temp to 375°F. Grease muffin tin. Line cups with puff pastry circles. Mix eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, cheese, ham, and green onions. Pour mixture into cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Carve chicken and serve with mini quiches and roasted vegetables.
Notes
- You can customize the mini quiches with your favorite fillings like spinach, mushrooms, or bacon.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest before carving to ensure juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (chicken & 2 quiches)
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
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