Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Try this savory quiche for a hearty change-of-pace breakfast. Needless to say, it's wonderful for lunch and dinner too. — Donna Chesney, Naples, Florida
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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4 large eggs
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup 2% milk
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
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1 cup chopped pepperoni
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Fresh basil, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 409 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.
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