Cheesy Sausage Quiche ๐ง๐ฅ
Description: This Cheesy Sausage Quiche is a savory and hearty dish that’s sure to please even those who claim they “don’t eat quiche.” Passed down from a childhood friend of the creator’s husband, this recipe promises rich flavors and comforting goodness.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Pork, Cheese, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 23
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 588.4
- Fat Content: 44.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 158.3mg
- Sodium Content: 881.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 25.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground sausage |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/3 | Green pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 1 | Flour |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Can evaporated milk |
| 1 | Parsley |
| 1/4 | Black pepper |
| 3/4 | Seasoning salt |
Instructions:
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Brown and Prepare Sausage:
- Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then rinse the sausage with hot water to remove additional fat. Set aside.
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Cook Onions:
- In the same skillet used for the sausage, add sliced onion to the drippings. Cook until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
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Prep Green Pepper:
- If using green pepper, chop it finely and add it to the sausage mixture. Stir until well combined.
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Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, chopped green pepper, if using, and sharp cheddar cheese. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Assemble Quiche:
- Place the sausage and cheese mixture into an unbaked pie shell, spreading it out evenly.
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Add Onions:
- Layer the cooked onions on top of the sausage mixture in the pie shell.
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Prepare Milk Mixture:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the evaporated milk, parsley, black pepper, and seasoning salt. Stir until well combined.
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Pour Milk Mixture:
- Pour the milk mixture evenly over the quiche, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Place the assembled quiche in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
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Let Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
This Cheesy Sausage Quiche makes for a delightful meal any time of day. Serve it for brunch, lunch, or dinner alongside a fresh salad or some roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying experience. Enjoy the hearty flavors and comforting warmth of this delicious homemade quiche! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅง
