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Warm-You-Up Sausage Quiche

Warm-You-Up Sausage Quiche
To remind my daughter of wintertime in her home state, I planned a snowman theme brunch while visiting her in central California. This flavorful quiche sparked with spicy sausage and peppers got a reception that was far from chilly!
12-16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk mild pork sausage
  • 1/4 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • Green and sweet red pepper strips, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer
  • pink; drain. In a large bowl, beat eggs, cheeses, flour, butter and
  • baking powder. Stir in mushrooms, onion, chilies and sausage.
  • Transfer to two greased 9-in. round baking dishes (dishes will be
  • full). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake at 375°
  • for 33-38 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes
  • out clean. Garnish with pepper strips if desired. Yield: 2 quiches
  • (6-8 servings each).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 325 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 217 mg cholesterol, 551 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 18 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2013