Cheese Quiche Bites

Ingredients

• 36 Ritz crackers or saltines, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups crumbs)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 13" x 9" baking pan.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together crumbs and melted butter.

4. 4

   Press into bottom of prepared baking pan; bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden.

5. 5

   Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle 1 cup Mozzarella cheese over crumb layer.

7. 7

   Top with red peppers and remaining Mozza cheese.

8. 8

   In a bowl, beat eggs, cream, mustard and parsley.

9. 9

   Pour evenly over cheese in prepared pan.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Bake for another 30 minutes, or until set.

12. 12

    Let stand 10 minutes; cut into 2x1-1/2-inch bars.

13. 13

    Serve warm.