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Spicy Mexican Quiche Cups

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. bulk hot Italian sausage
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno chiles, seeds removed, if desired
6 eggs
6 tablespoons thick and/or chunky salsa
1 (15-oz.) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Brown sausage in medium skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Set aside to cool.

In medium bowl, combine cheeses and chiles; mix well. Stir in cooled cooked sausage. Beat eggs thoroughly in another medium bowl. Stir in salsa; mix well.

Remove crusts from pouches; unfold crusts. Press out fold lines. With rolling pin, roll each crust to form 12-inch round. With 3-1/2-inch cutter, cut 22 rounds from crusts, rerolling scraps as necessary. Press each round into ungreased muffin cup or fluted tartet pan.

Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cheese mixture into each crust-lined cup. Top each with about 1 tablespoon egg mixture; divide any remaining egg mixture between cups.

Bake at 425 degrees. for 14 to 18 minutes or until filling is set. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro. 22 appetizers

Nutrition information per appetizer: Calories: 140, Fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 250mg, Carbohydrate: 10g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 5g

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