Baked Quail Egg Bites
Quail eggs are widely used for many unique desserts and savory dishes, particularly in Asian cuisine. If you like the taste of quail meat, you should give this quail egg recipe a chance. These tiny and delectable hors d'oeuvres will make your heart sing with joy!
Equipment
- 12 cup bite-sized muffin tray (tin or silicone)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Small spoons
- Baking Oven
- Oven mitts
- Cooling rack
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 dozen A dozen quail eggs
- ¼ cup of milk
- ¼ cup grated cheese (preferably cheddar)
- ½ shredded chicken or quail meat
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tray (both tin and silicone work).
- Carefully crack each quail egg into a small bowl, ensuring the yolks remain intact.
- Whisk the milk, grated cheese, shredded meat, green onions, and parsley together in a separate bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese and herb mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about halfway.
- Gently pour a quail egg into each cup on top of the cheese mixture.
- Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper (optional).
- Bake in a preheated oven for about ten minutes or until the egg whites are set. If you prefer a firm egg yolk, bake for a few minutes longer.
- Once baked, remove the quail egg bites from the oven and allow them to cool.
- Carefully remove the quail egg bites from the muffin tray and serve warm.