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Sausage and Cheese Quiche

A buttery crust is filled with rich sausage, cheddar, and a fluffy egg custard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and fit the crust into a pie dish.
  2. Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, then drain.
  3. Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Scatter the sausage, cheddar, and green onion into the crust.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.

Notes

Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing for clean wedges.