Description
Savory Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Quiche – Alrightwithme is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines flavor and comfort. With a rich filling of crumbled breakfast sausage, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cheese encased in a flaky pie crust, this quiche is perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it can be tailored to suit your taste preferences or seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning at home, this quiche will impress with its robust flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil and cook the crumbled sausage until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, dried sage, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the cooled sausage mixture and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg