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A slice of baked sausage quiche pulled from a golden, flaky crust, displaying melted cheese, seasoned ground sausage, and fresh green onions on a pie server.

Sausage quiche recipe: How to Make It Fluffy Every Time

By Nancy
Want a no-fail sausage quiche recipe? Get tips for perfect texture, bold flavor, and easy prep. Learn how to make it today!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main course, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, French-inspired
Servings 8
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 lb 450 g sausage meat, cooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs whisked until slightly frothy
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • A pinch of nutmeg optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges. Chill it in the fridge
    A raw pie with fluted edges, placed inside a glass pie dish and set on a white marble surface, ready to be filled with sausage quiche filling.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook your sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain the fat don’t skip this or your quiche will turn greasy.
    Seasoned ground sausage browned in a black nonstick skillet over a white marble countertop

Step 3: Whisk the Custard

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and those subtle seasonings garlic, onion powder, and nutmeg.
    Use a stainless steel whisk to mix the eggs, whole milk, and some spices in a bowl.

Step 4: Assemble the Magic

  • Sprinkle half the cheese on the bottom of the crust. Add the sausage evenly. Pour the egg mixture on top. Finish with the remaining cheese and a sprinkle of green onions.
    Unbaked sausage quiche in a fluted pie crust filled with egg mixture, browned sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions, ready for the oven.

Step 5: Bake It Right

  • Place it in the oven for 40–45 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly (like soft jelly). If the crust browns too quickly, cover it with foil.
    Freshly baked Sausage quiche recipe in a golden fluted pie crust, topped with melted shredded cheese, savory browned sausage, and chopped green onions on a marble surface.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: ~340 kcal
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 560 mg
  • Sugars: 2 g
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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