Description
This Sausage Spinach Quiche is a delicious and hearty savory pie perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. It features a flaky deep dish pie crust filled with a flavorful custard made of eggs, cream, and milk, combined with cooked breakfast sausage, fresh spinach, and sharp cheddar cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this quiche offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 deep dish pie shell (16 oz)
Filling
- 8 oz breakfast sausage (cooked and drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Custard
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-bake the pie crust: Heat your oven to 400˚F. Line the deep dish pie shell with parchment paper and fill it with dried beans to weight it down. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Carefully remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚F. (Note: Avoid poking holes in the crust to prevent egg leakage; using dried beans helps keep the crust from bubbling up.)
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the six large eggs with the heavy cream, milk, salt, and ground black pepper. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the mixture until fully blended and smooth.
- Layer the filling: Roughly chop the fresh spinach. Arrange half of the spinach evenly in the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Add half of the cooked and drained breakfast sausage on top of the spinach, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining spinach, sausage, and cheese to build up the filling evenly.
- Assemble and bake the quiche: Pour the prepared egg custard mixture evenly over the layered filling in the pie shell. Place the quiche on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven at 350˚F for 45-55 minutes. The quiche is done when the center is just set and no longer jiggly.
- Rest and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it sit for about 20 minutes. This resting time allows the custard to firm up further for easier slicing. Serve warm to room temperature and enjoy your savory Sausage Spinach Quiche!
Notes
- Pre-baking the crust with dried beans prevents bubbling and sogginess.
- Do not poke holes in the crust to avoid egg leakage during baking.
- If preferred, substitute milk with half-and-half for a creamier texture.
- Leftover quiche can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature, making it great for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: quiche, sausage quiche, spinach quiche, breakfast pie, savory pie, brunch recipe
