Pioneer Woman Sausage Quiche Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Sausage Quiche Recipe is a warm, savory and comforting breakfast dish. It is rich, creamy and full of flavor. Many families love this dish for brunch or weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing dish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the pie dish with butter. Place the pie crust into the dish and press gently so it fits the edges well.
Cook the Sausage
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Break it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook about 6–7 minutes.
Drain the Sausage
- Once the sausage is cooked, remove it from the pan. Place it on a plate lined with paper towels. This removes extra grease and keeps the quiche light.
Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add milk and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and well combined. This mixture creates the creamy base for the quiche.
Add Seasonings
- Add salt, black pepper and garlic powder to the egg mixture. Stir well so the seasoning spreads evenly throughout the filling.
Assemble the Filling
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the pie crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions over the sausage layer.
Pour the Egg Mixture
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese. Make sure the filling spreads evenly throughout the pie crust.
Bake the Quiche
- Place the quiche in the oven. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the top becomes golden.
Cool and Serve
- Remove the quiche from the oven. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use a high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
- Pre-cook the crust for 5 minutes if you like a crisp bottom.
- Do not overfill the crust with egg mixture.
- Let the quiche rest before cutting.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than packaged cheese.
- Bake on the middle rack for even cooking.