Sformatino is Italy’s simple and stress-free answer to the soufflé, so try your hand at making this mini mushroom quiche recipe for a real crowd-pleaser.
Mini Mushroom Quiche | Sformatini di Funghi
➤ SERVES: 6
➤ PREPARATION: 10 minutes
➤ COOKING: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 250g mixed wild mushrooms, wiped with a damp cloth, sliced
- 4 free-range eggs
- 250g fresh ricotta
- 50g parmesan, grated
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Heat a frying pan with oil, add the mushrooms and fry gently for around 10 minutes, until softened and cooked. Set aside to cool.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk. Add the ricotta and Parmesan, then mix well. Finally add the mushrooms, parsley and seasoning.
- Spoon the mixture into well-greased muffin moulds and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. These mini quiches can be eaten warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe by Mario Matassa