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This Cornbread and Sausage Quiche is a Southern spin on classic quiche. It’s one of those unexpected dishes that’s ideal for sharing at a potluck. Cornbread forms the base and when mixed with a rich sausage filled custard and plenty of colby jack cheese, it bakes beautifully puffed and golden. After resting, cut it into wedges and enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee and share it with friends.

Easy Cornbread and Sausage Quiche Recipe

This cornbread quiche is absolutely delicious! The beauty of this quiche is, it can be served for breakfast or brunch of course, but it’s also fitting to be paired with a green salad for lunch or supper. Bake and take it over to a new neighbor to welcome them to the neighborhood or share it for a special family get together. There’s no wrong time of day to enjoy this mouthwatering cornbread quiche. How to make this simple cheesy Sausage Cornbread Quiche Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Bake Cornbread – Prepare the cornbread per the package instructions using the amounts of water (or milk) called for. Cube and set aside to cool.
Sausage – Cook and crumble the sausage. Drain well.
Vegetables – Sauté the sliced green onion and red bell pepper in butter until soft, around 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
Wet Ingredients – Whisk together the eggs, half and half, ground mustard, salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and a few dashes of hot sauce.
Combine – Add the sauteed vegetables, crumbled sausage, grated Parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese to the egg mixture. Pour over the cubed cornbread and gently stir until combined.
Pour into the pie dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
Bake – Bake for in a preheated 350°F oven per the recipe until the center is set when gently shaken.
Stand Time – Allow the cornbread quiche a few minutes on the counter then slice and serve.

How to Make the Best Cornbread and Sausage Quiche Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Cornbread and Sausage Quiche: Baked cornbread, breakfast sausage, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, large eggs, shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese, green onions, butter, half and half (or heavy cream), grated Parmesan cheese, salt, ground mustard, garlic powder or granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper, ground nutmeg and a few dashes of hot sauce.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: A pan to bake the cornbread, sharp knife and cutting board, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, a cheese grater, medium bowl, a 9-inch deep pie plate or similar size casserole dish, a skillet for cooking the sausage and a large spoon or silicone spatula for stirring everything together.
Can I use cornmeal to make homemade cornbread for quiche? Yes, you can. See my recipe for Skillet Honey Cornbread here. (You’ll only need a half batch.)
You can use any brand of cornbread and muffin mix for this recipe or you can use leftover cornbread from a previous meal. Please note: Jiffy corn muffin mix is sweeter than most.
How do I prevent a soggy bottom on my quiche? You can bake this cornbread quiche in a cast iron skillet, too. Cast iron holds and distributes heat evenly resulting in a crisp cornbread crust.
Substitutions and Variations: You could use Italian sausage, chorizo or spicy breakfast sausage to add kick to this quiche. You could add 1/2 cup of corn to the cornbread batter.
You can serve cornbread quiche with chorizo topped with sour cream and salsa for a weeknight dinner.
You can also adapt using your favorite flavor of shredded cheese or what you have on hand.
Allow the quiche a few minutes on the counter after baking to allow it to set for the cleanest cuts.
Storage and Leftovers: Store leftover Sausage Cornbread Quiche covered with foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat cornbread quiche in single servings in the microwave.

More Southern Style Quiche Recipes to Make

I’m a diehard quiche fan and my family is treated to quiche on the regular. More quiche recipes you may also like to try :

Western Omelet Quiche was inspired by the famous omelet by the same name.
Ham and Spinach Quiche is brunch ready.
Classic Quiche Lorraine is a winning choice for breakfast or brunch.
Cheesy Kentucky Hot Brown Quiche is a riff on the popular hot brown sandwich.
Ricotta Spinach Quiche is creamy and decadent.
Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche is a fan favorite year after year. For good reason, it’s utterly delicious!

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