Description
A savory quiche featuring sausage, sweet peppers, and caramelized onions, perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 g) bulk pork or turkey sausage
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or 1 cup cream + 1/2 cup milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Gruyère)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5–8 minutes.
- Blind-bake the pie crust at 400°F (205°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese in the crust, then pour the custard over the top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–45 minutes until the center reaches 160–165°F (71–74°C).
- Let the quiche rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Allow the quiche to cool before slicing for best results. Garnish with chives or parsley for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 130mg