Easy Sausage Quiche is a spectacular savory pie that's ideal for serving at any meal. Breakfast sausage, green onion and lots of cheddar cheese smothered with a seasoned egg custard combine into a classic combination of flavors that always satisfy. The preparation isn't complicated and well worth the small amount of effort it takes to make. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner any day of the week.
Easy Sausage Quiche is Perfect for Dinner
We're huge "breakfast or dinner" fans at our house. Be it a pan of buttermilk biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, a big bowl of cheddar grits topped with bacon and eggs or big stack of buttermilk pancakes dripping with a generous drizzle of maple syrup. We're not picky any of the aforementioned will do.
Easy Sausage Quiche
Quiche ranks quite high on our list for busy day meals also, and when paired with a sweet fruit salad it can really hit the spot. In this recipe, I am purposely keeping the ingredients simple but, feel free to adapt using your favorite cheese, or add some heat with a spicy sausage, if you like. It can be made in advance and reheated by the piece, too. Also popular with MSSK visitors checkout my Western Omelet Quiche and Kentucky Hot Brown Quiche which are always special. Another quiche recipe you may like to try is this classic cheesy Quiche Lorraine from Boulder Locavore.
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Easy Sausage Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch unbaked deep dish frozen pie crust (I.e. Mrs Smith's)
- 8 oz mild or spicy breakfast sausage
- 5 green onions green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup half and half
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- few dashes hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place pie shell on cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, cook the sausage until no pink remains.
- Add the green onion and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan.
- Spread ½ sausage mixture in pie shell ad sprinkle with ½ cheese. Spread remaining sausage over cheese.
- In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together the half and half, eggs, salt, pepper,and mustard. Add a few dashes hot sauce, if desired.
- Pour evenly over sausage. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Place into oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken. Check at 30 minutes and lay a piece of aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning if needed.
- Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Susie
Hi, I'm going to make this tonight, but I have a question . do you think that there is enough grease from the sausage to make gravy ? We love sausage gravy !!
Melissa
Hi Susie, it really depends on the brand of sausage. Jimmy Dean is so lean I often have to add it. So, it just depends.
Jaya
Hi Melissa,
How many people does this specific recipe feed?
Melissa
You'll get 8 servings from this recipe.
K.A.Clark
I love quiche. I love eggs and “breakfast “ at any time of day. This recipe is wonderful! Not a lot of ingredients that are not staples in the house anyway, and easy prep are essential to me for to keep it as a “go to” recipe to use time after time. I always tweak my cooking and baking, and the only thing I added was some nutmeg. I’ll be sharing this to family and friends!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Doris
I tried it and enjoyed it very much. I am making it again this week.
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks so much!
Emily
I have been looking for a great sausage quiche recipe for some time now and this was amazing!
Melissa
I'm so happy you loved it, thanks!
Michele
This is the easiest and best quiche we’ve tasted. Made is last Sunday and we had overnight guests the next week so made it again and it was a big hit!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Delilah
Delicious quiche! I will definitely be making it again, and again. I didn’t have any green onions so added a handful of fresh spinach and some sautéed mushrooms. Everyone loved it. Normally I make my own crust but there are times when I am pressed for time and need a frozen one. Thank you for the heads up on the Harris Teeter deep dish crust.
Melissa
I'm so happy you loved this, thanks!
Angela
Looks great! I want to make this today—do you think I could use heavy cream? I already have some.
Melissa
Sure, no problem!
CaptFlood
I’m no cook and have NEVER made a quiche in my life, yet was compelled to give this recipe a try. Unfortunately, I had no sausage, no cheddar cheese and no green onion. I instead substituted with kielbasa, Monterey Jack and a regular onion. Other than that, I crossed my fingers, followed your directions to the letter, and the end result exceeded all expectations. Moist, delicious and so easy to make.
Thanks for the great recipe!
Melissa
Great job, thanks!
Sharon Casto
The recipe is easy and delicious the only thing I’ve had a problem with is using a 9” deep dish crust. Mine does not fit. I either need to try a bigger 10” or use two small 8” traditional crusts.
Melissa
It's so strange to me that a deep dish crust can vary in depth from brand to brand. It does happen. For example, I made this quiche for our Christmas and bought a store brand deep dish (Harris Teeter) as they were out of the normal brand I buy. I had room to spare, not kidding. It's not you, it's not the recipe, these things can oddly vary from brand to brand.
Sharon Casto
I think I used a Publix brand and I did wonder if the brands varied in depth. Nevertheless this is a favorite recipe of ours now.
Melissa
I'm so happy you enjoy it, thanks!
Carol Heesaker
Should the crust be thawed?
Melissa
You don't have to thaw.
Tish
Can you fix ahead of time a bake in the morning.
Melissa
I assemble everything in the crust, and whip up the egg custard and store separately. Pour the egg over just before baking.
Cindy
This was very good but a teaspoon of garlic salt was a little too much for me. I will cut it in half next time.
Melissa
Salt is completely subjective. You always have the option of adjusting to taste.
CJ
Anyone have trouble with the crust underneath being soggy? I usually blind bake my crust first when I'm doing quiches but didn't since it didn't say to in the recipe. I regret it immensely. Tastes good though.
Melissa
Blind baking isn't typically necessary when baking a pie or, in this case, a quiche, for this length of time. There are always variables, for example, how thick was your crust, was it frozen? I've never had an issue with the crust being soggy with this recipe but, blind baking is always an option with any pie or quiche.
Sharon Casto
I didn’t have a soggy crust at all but twice when I bought 9” deep dish pans I had way too much mixture left over. Maybe try preparing your crust for 10 minutes?
Tabitha
Excellent! A hit with all 5 of my family members who can’t usually agree on one meal. I added chopped fresh spinach to half of this for those of us that like spinach.
Melissa
Sounds great, I'm happy your family loved this quiche, thanks!
Bill
Melissa, I have never made quiche before. I am going to give it a shot. I cook most of the meals in our home. I also like to bake. I will let you know how the quiche turns out. Thank you.
Melissa
Hope you love it, thanks!
Renee
I guess not all 9” deep dish frozen crusts are not the same as Mrs. Smith...what a mess!! I read someone’s review about decreasing number of eggs but didn’t, I was over by about 2 eggs. I’ll try again with the crust brand you have in parentheses. Aside from that, wonderful recipe! I used spicy sausage and my kids loved it!
Melissa
I don't recommend decreasing the amount of eggs, a deep dish crust should be able to hold the filling. Always put on a sheet pan in the event the filling drips, that can happen to anyone.
Brad
Sounds delidious!! We are dieting, to be a bit healthier, could you substitute egg beaters, or egg whites?
Melissa
Thanks so much. You can make this with egg beaters. When doing so, it's a good idea to add a couple of whole eggs for the best end result. The flavor will be a bit different but, still delicious.
Derek
Love this recipe. I added mushrooms one time. And these time I added green and red peppers. Always delicious!!!
Melissa
Thanks Derek, I'm so happy you love this quiche!
Christen Edwards-Freeman
I’m currently cooking my third quiche using your delicious recipe. I even made a quiche for my in-laws, and they loved it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Melissa
Hi Christen, I'm so happy you're enjoying this recipe! Send my best to your family.
Will [email protected]
Can you mix the quiche the night before and refrigerate?
Melissa
You can mix the quiche filling but, I don't recommend assembling until just before baking.
Nellie
I love this one
Melissa
Thank you!
Jenae Burkart
So good! Everyone loved it!
Melissa
Thank you!
Catherine McKenzie
Delicious! I used Al Fresco country style chicken breakfast sausage and made the crust from scratch. This recipe is a definite keeper.
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks!
Clara Pisano
Hi Melissa, I Modified your great recipe. I substituted the cheddar for Swiss and used Jimmy Dean Maple Sausage. It is sooooooo good. Thank you. Love Clara
Melissa
Sounds great, thanks so much!
Audery Dennis
Love it. Made it now a few times
Judy
My husband says that it is the best quiche I have ever made. Really easy and delicious. Thanks!
Melissa
I consider that high praise, thanks so much!
Debbie
The best quiche I have ever eaten.
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Colby
Can you freeze the quiche and reheat?
Melissa
Yes, you can. Reheat in a 325°F oven with foil on top until heated through.
Kay
Can you freeze the quiche after it’s been baked ?
Melissa
Yes, you can. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cover loosely with foil and gently reheat in a 325°F oven.
Bobbie Holt
Perfect except way too much garlic salt!
Melissa
Salt is subjective in that everyone has their personal taste. If you're sensitive to it, you should always adjust the recipe you're making to suit your own taste.
Christy Johnson
Really delicious! Plenty for a family of four however we are a family of two so I may cut it in half and instead of a pie crust I'll try hashbrowns for the crust. I'll let you know how it goes, but it was easy and delicious, quick! Thanks!
Kristy
My friends and family went wild over this quiche. I'm getting ready to make it for the 3rd time. We can't get enough.
Melissa
That's awesome, thanks so much!
Annie
Great recipe! I didn’t have mustard powder on hand so I used 2 tsp of whole grain mustard instead. I’ve noticed many comments have mentioned subbing half and half for another type of milk. I used 1 cup of 2 percent and quiche came out perfect. We’re huge coffee drinkers so our half and half is treated like gold around here. My extended family loved it.
Teri V.
Looks yummy. What other kinds of sceese would go with this recipe. Would swiss cheese work?
Melissa
You can use any cheese you like in the same amount, sure.
Daphne
First time baking a quiche but I’ve always enjoyed them. Followed the directions. Turned out excellent. First time baking but definitely not the last!!!
Virginia Winn
Can i use whole milk instead of half and half?
Melissa
It's best to make this recipe as written.
Denise
Can I use heavy cream instead of half and half? Same amount?
Melissa
Oh yes, no problem at all.
Amy
Would this freeze well if I were to make two? Looking to fill the freezer before a new baby!
Melissa
Sure, quiche freezes well. Best wishes and congrats!
Christine
Easy to make and very good
Melissa
Awesome, thank you!
TS
This is an excellent recipe! I used regular pork sausag and thought it was rather bland but next time Jimmy Dean!
Melissa
So happy you loved this!!
Bev
This is a delicious quiche. I made two and took them to work and everyone loved it! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Linda
I had an old quiche recipe that was my go to. After eating this at my friends house it is by far the best I have had. My new go to recipe
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks so much for visiting!
Amanda
Outstanding! Quick and easy too! Hearty enough for dinner. I didn't use the hot sauce but instead added pepper jack cheese in addition to the cheddar. Thought the amount of seasoning was spot on...did not think it was too salty as another reviewer commented.
Melissa
Thanks so much Amanda, I love the spicy cheese!
Sue Hall
I’m going to make this for Christmas morning brunch.
Has anyone added any vegetables?
Spinach, tomato’s, mushrooms?
S
Melissa
Any of those will work fine, sure.
Brenda Trapp
Meiissa, I want to make this for company on Sunday, but I wanted to check if this really takes six eggs? I see another sausage quiche recipe that uses four eggs with one cup cream. I just want to make sure., Could I use five eggs? Seems with only one cup cream that would be sufficient?
Thanks much,
Brenda Trapp
Melissa
You can use any recipe you choose. Should you choose this one, I recommend following the directions and ingredient amounts.
Tracie
I diced a jalapeño pepper after removing seeds and most of the ribs, omitting the hot sauce. We liked this addition, just add the diced jalapeño with the green onion when sautéing!
Christi
So great for a holiday breakfast!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I LOOOOOVE quiche! This looks so fantastic!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
My family asks me to make this often!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I'd be happy to eat this any time of the day!
Jennifer Farley
I’m exhausted already and it’s only Monday so I love that this is so easy to make! Putting it on my menu for the week!
ADS
This would disappear in less than 10 minutes in our house. SO GOOD!