Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche

Name: Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 large eggs; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 1 cup chopped pepperoni; Fresh basil, optional

I have to say, even though I love to cook and bake, quiche, is a dish I do not make often. One day I was inspired to make quiche that would be delicious for both breakfast and dinner—pizza is always the answer. —Donna Chesney, Naples, Florida

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup chopped pepperoni
Fresh basil, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; pour into dish. Bake 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Spread pizza sauce over egg mixture; top with sausage, pepperoni and remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil, if desired.