Simple and Cheesy Sausage Quiche Recipe

This Sausage quiche recipe makes me happy any time we make them. I absolutely love breakfast! It's my favorite meal of the day, and I always try to come up with new ideas to make it even more exciting. One thing that I always enjoy making is a delicious quiche. It's not only a fun way to start any day of the week it's also a perfect addition to a Sunday brunch. I usually like to add lots of veggies like broccoli, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and more to my quiches. But for this particular one, we decided to keep it simple and use only a few ingredients like sausage, cheese, onion, eggs, seasoning and, the pie crust.

This is not a classic quiche Lorraine it's a fun way to make a quiche everyone will love and you don't have to be fussy and worry about making a custard. We used a frozen pie crust to save even more time. For me, I don't want to spend a great deal of time or have stress in the morning while making breakfast. Making quiche always sounds so fancy and I used to think it was difficult to make. Now don't get me wrong a quiche Loraine is a lot more difficult to make than so easy Sausage quiche. So making a difficult custard or pie crust is not something I'm going to do before I have my first or even second cup of coffee!! Plus, I don't think the flavors are that much different.

We're using 1% milk instead of cream to make this yummy quiche. It's a healthier choice that'll help you cut back on calories. But hey, who says you can't indulge a little? I'm definitely pairing my quiche with some champagne for brunch!!! Another great way to cut a ton of calories is to make this as a crustless sausage quiche. Everything is the same just don't cook it with a crust.

Quiche as leftovers

Are you looking for a delicious breakfast option that you can make ahead of time? Look no further than the sausage quiche recipe! Not only can you make it on the day you plan to serve it, but it's also a great make-ahead option. Plus, it's always a good idea to make a couple sausage and cheese quiches so that you have enough for leftovers. The best part? The quiche heats up nicely in the microwave or oven, making it a perfect on-the-go breakfast option. So go ahead and enjoy your reheated quiche - trust me, you won't even know the difference!

I don't know about you but anything that has cheese in it already sounds amazing. Plus, this sausage quiche is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

How to make sausage quiche recipe:

If you're looking to make a delicious sausage quiche. First, take the crust out of the freezer and let it defrost some before cooking. No need to pre-cook it, just let it thaw. Takes maybe 10 minutes for the crust to defrost enough.

NOTE: If you want to make a crustless sausage quiche, simply spray a pie pan with cooking spray and add all the ingredients to the dish in the same order as with a pie crust.

First, cook the sausage until it is fully cooked. You can choose between spicy or mild breakfast sausage, depending on your taste preferences. For me, I prefer the spicy version, and I also like some crispy bits of sausage in my quiche. Remember to drain the sausage on a couple of paper towels to remove any excess grease. This helps to reduce the calorie count without altering the flavor, in fact, it might even enhance the taste.

Shred the cheese. Cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese can be used for this recipe, depending on your preference or what you have in your house. 

Then, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together until everything is mixed up and the eggs are smooth.

Now, it's time to assemble the sausage and cheese quiche! Add the finely chopped onion. We have decided we like to use raw onion. It cooks with the quiche and really adds a nice flavor. But if you prefer, you can cook the onion with the sausage.

Place your cooked sausage and cheese in the pie shell.

Pour the egg and milk mixture slowly over the cheese to allow it to seep through evenly.

Place the sausage quiche in the oven and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes. The quiche is ready when it is firm and does not move in the center.

To determine if the sausage quiche recipe is done, gently move the dish. If the center of the quiche no longer jiggles, it is ready. Another way to check is to use a toothpick and insert it into the center of the sausage and cheese quiche. If the toothpick comes out clean, the quiche is fully cooked. I actually, do both methods. Hey, I want my eggs cooked!

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