Sausage Quiche Squares

Name: Sausage Quiche Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 8 dozen.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, optional; 10 large eggs; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Having done some catering, I especially appreciate interesting, appetizing finger foods. I'm constantly asked to make these popular squares to serve at parties. They're almost like a zippy, crustless quiche. -Linda Wheeler, Middleburg, Florida

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, optional
10 large eggs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cheeses, onion, chiles and jalapeno if desired. In a bowl, beat eggs and seasonings. Pour over cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; cut into 1-in. squares.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 29 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Quiche Squares in Taste of Home August/September 1998

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MTDyer8

Dec 20, 2017

These are delicious and so easy to make. My husband loved it!
Rosemary

Aug 3, 2017

I like to have breakfast block parties and have egg casserole this was ideal easy to fix Thanks for sharing I made copies of recipe all were taken I will make this often~~Raz
darima

Dec 28, 2016

Easy to make and everyone loved it at work. I did bake it 10 minutes longer than stated for completely done center. Would definitely make again!
robbiejackson

Feb 23, 2015

Love this! I use spicy sausage and no salt as the other ingredients have plenty already. I have made these a few times. Always a hit!The spices clump together when mixed with the eggs, so next time I'll mix the spices separately and sprinkle over the casserole before pouring on the eggs.
NancyStillman

Jan 30, 2015

This is a hit with young and old. I have made this for family, friends and caterings. It is great for a party appetizer or a brunch buffet.
estancia11880

Mar 3, 2012

I made this two more times with two different kinds of sausage, and I actually like it best with the ham I used originally.
estancia11880

Jan 22, 2012

This was excellent. I substituted ham for the sausage(using up leftovers!) and cut it into dinner serving-sized pieces. I imagine it would be just as good as an appetizer.
jeremyandsanny

Jul 3, 2010

I mix all the ingredients together instead of layering them. Sometimes I bake it in muffin tins to make individual servings.
alexismd

Jan 1, 2010

Very good. Really enjoyed. Although had to cook a little longer than stated - center was still undercooked and had to nuke a bit after baking to firm up. but flavor was great!
NancyGiggy

Sep 21, 2009

I made this as an appetizer for a tea I was helping cater, but found that it also served great as a weekend brunch item. Will use this one again and again.