Easy Sausage Quiche Recipe - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts (2024)

Sausage Quiche – An easy quiche recipe that is perfect for brunch or even a light dinner. Flaky pie crust with an egg custard that is loaded with breakfast sausage, onions and plenty of cheddar cheese.

My family loves breakfast for dinner. Sometimes it is just basic pancakes or eggs, but sometimes we go all out and make Hashbrown Waffles or other egg dishes. This sausage and cheese quiche recipe is the perfect breakfast for dinner. Or brunch, or breakfast or just a snack.

The light and fluffy custard is delicious and you can use just about whatever you have in your fridge for the filling. Sausage and cheddar cheese is our favorite, but ham, bacon, spinach, an even other cheeses are great.

What Is Quiche

Quiche is traditionally a french tart. It starts with a flaky pie crust that is filled with a savory egg custard with different meats, cheeses, and vegetables. You can serve it hot or cold and serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is a rich and delicious dish that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Quiche Vs Frittata

The difference is really the pie crust. Frittatas don’t have a crust and are usually made on the stove top and just placed under the broiler to finish. The eggy custard part of a quiche has milk or heavy cream that helps it get fluffy, a frittata has very little if any milk or cream, so it will have a slightly different texture.

How to Make Sausage Quiche

1. Crust – I like to blind bake my pie crust for about 10 minutes before I add the filling. This allows it to partially cook and not be soggy as it cooks with the filling. It is perfectly ok to skip this step and just bake everything at one time. I just like the texture of the bottom of the crust when it gets the chance to start baking ahead of time.
2. Filling – Brown your favorite breakfast sausage and onions together until the sausage is no longer pink. Be sure to drain away and fat or your dish will end up greasy.
3. Assemble – Layer the meat and cheese into the bottom of the pie crust. Then pour the egg custard over the meat and it will get into all the nooks and crannies. It is best to mix the eggs, milk, and seasonings together and just pour over the meat and cheese. It puffs up a little better than if you mixed all the ingredients together.
4. Bake – Start baking it at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 and let it finish baking for another 35 minutes.

How Do You Know When Quiche is Done

The top will be golden brown and completely set. If you gently shake the pie plate and it jiggles, it needs more time. You can insert a toothpick or knife into the enter and it should come out clean when it is done. If you want to use a thermometer to test it, the center needs to be at least 165 degrees F.

Can You Freeze Quiche

Yes you definitely can. You can freeze it baked or unbaked. To freeze a baked quiche, let it cool completely, you can even place it in the fridge to let it cool down quickly and really set up. Once it is cool wrap in plastic wrap and foil and then freeze. Freeze for up to 2 months. When you are ready to make it, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake to reheat it.

To freeze an unbaked quiche assemble just like the recipe says. Instead of baking it right away, carefully put the pie plate in the freezer for it to set up. Once it is frozen, remove and wrap with foil to store it for 1 month before you need to bake it. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake according to the recipe.

If you are using store bought pie crust, they often come 2 to a package. So you can make one sausage quiche for tonight, and one for the freezer! A great make ahead meal the whole family will love.

See Also

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What To Serve With Quiche

I like to serve something light and healthy on the side. A side salad or fruit are other great options.

• Berry Fruit Salad
• Greek Salad Recipe
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Asian Napa Cabbage Slaw
• Sauteed Asparagus

More Breakfast Recipes for Dinner

• Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
• Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
• Potato and Sausage Egg Bake
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Spicy Sausage Rolls
• Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches

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