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Sausage and Red Pepper Quiche

A reliable quiche featuring a balanced mix of sausage, roasted red pepper, and wild rice for sturdy slices, perfect for gatherings or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quiche
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
  • 1.5 cups cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, drained Thoroughly drain to prevent greasy separation.
  • 1 diced onion Pre-cook to soften if needed.
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or other cheese Use according to taste.
  • 7 beaten eggs
  • 2 to 3 handfuls spinach
  • 0.5 cup chopped roasted red pepper Blot dry to protect texture.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thoroughly drain the sausage or bacon.
  3. Chop vegetables to a similar size for even distribution.
  4. Blot roasted peppers if they appear wet.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked wild rice, soup, drained sausage, diced onion, shredded cheese, beaten eggs, spinach, and chopped roasted red pepper.
  2. Mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the center feels springy and there's no liquid ripple.
  3. Let the quiche stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with a salad and fruit for a balanced meal. Makes a great make-ahead dish for brunch.