Breakfast Quiche Recipe

This delicious breakfast quiche recipe with sausage and cheddar cheese is a savory and filling meal.

The whole family will love the delicious flavor of this dish! It's one you'll be making on repeat.

If you like the flavors of quiche lorraine but want to try a different spin on a classic, look no further than this sausage and spinach quiche recipe.

You can use your favorite veggies and cheese in this quiche (some substitution ideas can be found below) - it's endlessly versatile.

Many quiche recipes call for heavy cream, but we've lightened up this recipe by using skim milk. The flavor and texture are still fantastic.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• More Breakfast Recipes
• Substitutions & Variations
• What to Serve with Quiche
• Storage
• Tips for Making this Recipe
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Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this easy breakfast quiche recipe.

• Prepared Pie Crust or Homemade Pie Crust
• Olive Oil
• Red Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Red Bell Pepper
• Ground Breakfast Sausage 
• Baby Spinach
• Fresh Eggs
• Milk (skim milk or 2% milk)
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Sea Salt
• Ground Black Pepper

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).

Roll out the dough and place in a 9-inch pie dish, or if using a ready-made crust, defrost according to package directions. 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and let sauté for 3 minutes.

Then add the minced garlic and red peppers and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Then add in the breakfast sausage, and break it up with a spoon or spatula. Let sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until it browns.

Add the spinach and cook just till the spinach has wilted. 

Spread the sausage onion mixture across the base of the pie dough in an even layer. 

Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Whisk till the yolks break. Add in the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk till combined. 

Pour the egg mixture on top of the sausage mixture. 

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center of the quiche has set and the crust is golden brown.

Allow the quiche to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. 

More Breakfast Recipes

Want more great breakfast recipes with eggs? Here are several of our favorites!

• Grated Egg Avocado Toast - a great way to make avocado toast!
• Vegetarian Quiche Recipe - this veggie quiche is a fantastic brunch recipe.
• Chili Oil Eggs - eggs cooked in chili oil and served with rice.
• Shakshouka Recipe - savory poached eggs in tomato sauce.
• Pesto Eggs - this easy breakfast recipe is one of our favorites!

Substitutions & Variations

Want to make some changes to this recipe? Here are some ingredients that can be easily swapped or added.

• Cheese - cheddar cheese can be substituted for Monterey jack cheese, gruyere cheese, goat cheese, or feta cheese.
• Vegetables - the bell pepper can be substituted for your favorite vegetables, including a pint of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 green bell pepper, or 1 cup of chopped asparagus.
• Onions - you can replace the red onion with a chopped shallot or ¼ cup of sliced green onions.
• Milk - you can swap the skim milk for whole milk or 2% milk if you'd prefer.

What to Serve with Quiche

You can serve quiche on its own, but if you'd like a side dish, here are a few great options.

• Spring Mix Salad - a simple but delicious salad recipe that uses a whole container of spring mix.
• Easy Green Salad - the easiest green salad with a tangy mustard dressing.
• Breakfast Fruit Salad - fruit salad served with orange juice for maximum sweetness.
• Crispy Hash Browns - these delicious hash browns are lighter since they’re made with olive oil.

Storage

The cooked quiche will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Tips for Making this Recipe

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Cooking Tips - Check to see if your quiche has set and is ready to come out of the oven by jiggling it a bit - if it wobbles in the center it's not set. The crust should be golden brown.

Specialty Ingredients - I like using a store-bought pie crust for this recipe - here is the frozen pie crust I always use. Check the instructions on your pie shell - it may recommend a blind bake before adding the filling.

Reheating Instructions - I highly recommend reheating quiche in the oven or a toaster oven. Microwaving quiche makes the crust too soggy.

Serving Options - Quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.

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