Description
Hearty sausage and veggie quiche brings Italian-inspired morning comfort to your breakfast table. Flaky pastry cradles savory sausage, melted cheese, and garden-fresh vegetables, promising a delightful start you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- ½ pound (226 grams) sausage, crumbled and browned
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 5 large eggs
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) baby spinach
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) half and half
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and position a rack in the center.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together whole eggs, heavy cream, a dash of hot sauce, finely chopped green onions, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground sausage, breaking it into small crumbles until it’s evenly browned and no longer pink.
- Using the same skillet with sausage drippings, sauté diced onions, colorful bell peppers, and minced garlic until the vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Add fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until they wilt and reduce in volume.
- Carefully spread the sausage and vegetable mixture across the prepared pie crust, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the sausage and vegetable base.
- Gently pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the cheese and filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the egg mixture sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to rest and cool for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
- Serve warm and enjoy the savory breakfast dish.
Notes
- Whip up this crowd-pleasing breakfast dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed morning meal.
- Customize the quiche with your favorite protein or swap vegetables based on what’s in your refrigerator.
- Prepare the entire recipe ahead of time and reheat individual slices for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, maintaining maximum freshness.
- Serve alongside a light mixed green salad or fresh fruit for a complete and satisfying breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 834mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 329mg