It all started because I had a couple of pieces of chicken thigh left from another meal. Rummaging through my fridge, I found a zucchini and a red pepper. So I figured I could make a filling for a muffin out of what I had.
In addition, I had some Bisquick mix in the freezer, so this was as good a time as any to finish using whatever I had left.
If you have never made an impossibly easy mini-pie, you really got to.
It is so easy to make, and it is a great chance to use up all the left over meat and vegetables you have.
The pies freeze well, and all you need to to is to thaw them and heat them in the microwave and you have a yummy breakfast or snack whenever you want!
Here are the instructions for making this delicious mini-pie that will please everyone!
In a skillet, saute some finely diced onion. Once the onions are soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes), add the minced garlic and continue to saute for another minute or so.
Add the chicken and stir to mix.
Add the red pepper and zucchini.
Add thyme, black pepper and salt to season.
Give everything a good stir to combine. Remove from heat and cool. If not using immediately, store in the fridge until needed.
To make the batter, whisk together the Bisquick mix, milk, eggs and salt.
The mixture will be lumpy.
Place a scant tablespoonful of batter into each hole of a muffin pan that has been well-greased.
Fill each hole in a 12-hole muffin tin until it was about half full.
Place some cheese on the chicken and vegetables – I used cheddar, but you can use any cheese that you like. Top each hole with the muffin mix and black pepper.
Bake at 180ยฐC for 30 minutes.
Let the muffins cool in the muffin tray for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
These pies can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months in air-tight containers.
Does this not look delicious? ๐
- 2 pieces roasted chicken breast (or thigh), skin removed, and diced
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 zucchini, diced finely
- 1/2 white onion, diced finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup original Bisquickยฎ mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 3 cups plain flour, sifted
- 1/2 tablespoons baking powder, sifted
- 56.7g cold butter or shortening
- In a skillet, saute some finely diced onion. Once the onions are soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes), add the minced garlic and continue to saute for another minute or so.
- Add the chicken and stir to mix.
- Add the red pepper and zucchini.
- Add thyme, black pepper and salt to season.
- Give everything a good stir to combine. Remove from heat and cool. If not using immediately, store in the fridge until needed.
- To make the batter, whisk together the Bisquick mix, milk, eggs and salt. The mixture will be lumpy.
- Place a scant tablespoonful of batter into each hole of a muffin pan that has been well-greased.
- Fill each hole in a 12-hole muffin tin until it was about half full.
- Place some cheese on the chicken and vegetables - I used cheddar, but you can use any cheese that you like. Top each hole with the muffin mix and black pepper.
- Bake at 180ยฐC for 30 minutes.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tray for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Whisk Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in a bowl until combined.
- Place flour, baking powder and butter in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter (or food processor) to cut in the cold butter until evenly incorporated. Keep in refrigerator for up to 4 months.
- These pies can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months in air-tight containers. Thaw over night in the fridge before re-heating in the microwave oven.
This looks so yummy! And I love that you used what you already had and made something that is easy. As an entrepreneur, I don’t always have time to cook complicated meals so this is one of those recipes that I would try ๐
Hi Sherry, Thanks for leaving a comment! We are all so busy with work, kids etc etc these days, so if making a meal can be easier, it is all good! Haha, yeah, this turned out to be a dish to chuck in all my left overs ๐ Hope you try the recipe some time in the near future ๐
Would taste great with eggs too! Like mini fritatas! *idea*
…and you got them print button installed. YAY!!
OMG!! So i did too. I did not even realise the button was there!!! Yep. I think next one I make shall have eggs. Love eggs ๐
I love that you’re constantly working with leftovers!
Thanks Adora!! No wastage of food is always good ๐
Thanks for sharing the recipe! Love the idea of how to make good use of the ingredients!
Thanks Waiwai! Lemme know if you are making them ๐
Hi Diana, just a question – I noticed that your home made Bisquick mix doesn’t have milk and eggs in it. Is that correct? Or should we put in the milk and eggs after mixing the flour and butter together? Thank you!