Christmas Morning Quiche
This Christmas Morning Quiche is a festive, savory dish packed with eggs, cheese, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for holiday breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (9-inch, pre-made or homemade)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the pie crust.
- Add diced bell peppers and green onions on top of the sausage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the vegetables and sausage.
- Pour the egg mixture over the fillings in the crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Serve with a fresh side salad or warm Christmas morning fruit compote.
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