MINI BACON QUICHES

From the first day that these were invented, they were a great hit in our household. They are delicious piping hot from the oven but are also very acceptable as a lunchbox treat next day.

The ingredients have varied little over the years, though I have sneaked in a minuscule amount of finely grated carrot or zucchini every now and then; even a small finely cut silverbeet leaf escaped detection on one occasion.

Makes approximately 18–20

         2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed

         140g grated tasty cheese

         125g diced bacon

         60ml milk

         1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

         1 egg

         2 tablespoons chopped parsley

         1 small onion, grated

         1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease 20 x ¼-cup patty pans.

Cut out pastry circles to fit the patty pans and line the prepared pans.

Mix all the other ingredients together well. Place small dessertspoons of mixture into each pastry case.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes until well puffed and golden.