Salsa Sausage Quiche
A prepared pastry crust hurries along the assembly of this hearty appetizer from Dorothy Sorensen of Naples, Florida. "Served with sour cream and additional salsa, it's a party favorite in our retirement community," she notes. "If you're feeding a crowd, bring two--they disappear fast!"6-8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup salsa
Directions
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no
- longer pink; drain. Transfer to the pastry shell. Sprinkle with half
- of the cheese. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs; stir in
- salsa. Pour over cheese.
- Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted near the
- center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake 5
- minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 344 calories, 25 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 130 mg cholesterol, 608 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.