Description
Hearty pioneer woman sausage quiche delivers a comforting breakfast experience with rich layers of flavor. Simple ingredients combine for a satisfying morning meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs (large)
- 4 oz (113 g) breakfast sausage (bulk)
- 2 cups gruyère cheese (grated, about 7 oz or 198 g)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (354 ml)
- 2 tbsps salted butter
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 4 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 rounds pie dough (refrigerated, 14-oz package)
- flour (all-purpose, for dusting)
- salt (kosher)
- black pepper
- green salad (for serving)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Roll out pie dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circular shape. Drape dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, trimming edges and creating a decorative crimped border.
- Meat and Vegetable Sauté: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown sausage, breaking into smaller pieces. Add onions and cook until caramelized, then incorporate kale and sauté until tender.
- Egg Mixture Creation: Whisk eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Fold in the sausage, caramelized onions, wilted kale, and gruyère cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Baking Process: Transfer pie crust to a rimmed baking sheet. Pour egg mixture into the crust. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 15-20 minutes until center is set and top turns golden brown.
- Serving: Let quiche rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven. Slice and serve with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Crust Prep Pro: Use cold butter and minimal handling to create a flaky, tender pie crust that doesn’t become tough.
- Sausage Sizzle Tip: Brown sausage completely to develop deep, rich flavor before adding other ingredients.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Grate gruyère fresh for maximum flavor and smoother texture in the quiche filling.
- Baking Brilliance: Cover with foil initially to prevent over-browning, then uncover to achieve perfect golden-brown top.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 477
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 689 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 305 mg