Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche

  Breakfast

I have to say, even though I love to cook and bake, quiche is a dish I don't make often. One day I was inspired to make quiche that would be delicious for both breakfast and dinner—pizza is always the answer.

Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pepperoni
  • Fresh basil, optional

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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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