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Slice of Italian Sausage Red Pepper Quiche on a pink floral plate

Italian Sausage Red Pepper Quiche

Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner, this savory Italian Sausage Red Pepper Quiche features sweet and spicy sausage, red peppers, creamy eggs and gooey cheese baked in a flaky basil crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Equipment

  • pie dish

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • pinch salt

For the Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • .75 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp italian spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup cheddar grated
  • 1/3 cup parmesan grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray round pie dish with cooking spray or oil.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and pinch of salt. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, water and fresh basil. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir until a dough ball forms.
  • Spread dough into pie dish using your hands. (Make sure it goes all the way up the sides of the dish.) Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, pepper, oregano, Italian spice, red pepper flakes and salt & pepper and sauté until veggies are softened and sausage is fully cooked. Remove from heat and pour mixture into pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, Cheddar, parmesan, salt & pepper. Pour mixture into pie pan (on top of sausage mixture.) Bake for 50 minutes or until quiche has set. Allow quiche to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!