Theresa Rieff’s Deep Dish Sausage Quiche
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Theresa Rieff | 📂 Category: Entrees A hearty, deep-dish quiche from Theresa Rieff, packed with sausage, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese, all baked in a rich and savory egg custard. It makes a satisfying and flavorful main course for any meal of the day.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 50 mins | 15 mins | 6–8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
- Separate bowl
- Deep dish pie pan
Ingredients
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pound | Sausage | Mild or hot |
| 1/2 Cup | Onion | Chopped |
| 1/3 Cup | Green Pepper | Chopped |
| 1/2 Cup | Cheddar Cheese | Grated |
| 1 Tablespoon | Flour | Unshifted |
| 1 | Pie Crust | Deep dish unbaked |
Custard
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1 Cup | Evaporated Milk | Whole |
| 1 Tablespoon | Parsley Flakes | Dried |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | Season Salt | Standard |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Garlic Salt | Fine |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Black Pepper | Ground |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Filling
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, fry the 1 pound mild or hot sausage, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 1/3 cup chopped green pepper together until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess grease.
Step 2: Assemble Crust and Custard
- In a small bowl, toss the grated 1/2 cup cheddar cheese with the 1 tablespoon flour.
- Spread the cooked sausage mixture in the bottom of the unbaked 1 deep dish unbaked pie crust.
- Sprinkle the cheese and flour mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beaten 2 eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoon season salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
Step 3: Bake and Serve
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the quiche cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover quiche tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
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