This Sausage, Apple, and Cheddar Quiche is the perfect fall brunch dish. The combination of apples and sausage, like in this cocktail franks appetizer, is a tasty blend of sweet and savory.
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One of my favorite breakfast spots has delicious omelets, and my go-to order is a sausage, apple, and cheddar omelet. That omelet inspired this quiche. The sweetness of the apple is unexpected, but it pairs so nicely with the sausage and cheddar cheese.
Quiches are so versatile. The possible combinations of the ingredients are endless. Anything goes. They're a perfect way to use up those odds and ends that are in your fridge. Quiches can be served both warm or at room temperature. They are perfect for weekend breakfasts, teenage sleepovers, or brunch parties.
For this sausage, apple, and cheddar version, I like to use turkey breakfast sausage. It lightens the quiche up a bit. I also like sauteing the apples to soften them slightly before adding to the filling. And freshly grated cheddar cheese is a must! For the pie crust, I use refrigerated pie dough for convenience, but you can certainly make a pie crust from scratch.
This recipe uses a 9-inch tart pan. I love the way quiches and tarts look when baked in a tart pan. Those fluted edges look so fancy!
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Sausage, Apple, and Cheddar Quiche
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EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 apple
- 6 turkey breakfast sausages (precooked)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉. Shape the pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan, trimming the excess from the edges. Line with foil and add pie weights. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Reduce the oven to 400℉.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Peel, core, and chop the apple into bite-size pieces. Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces. Add the butter, apples, and sausage to the skillet. Saute for 10 minutes or until the apples are slightly softened. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and pepper. Place the tart pan on a sheet pan. (This will catch any spillover while baking.) Spread the apples and sausage in the bottom of the pie crust. Top with the shredded cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Be careful not to overfill the crust. Bake the quiche at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
Maria says
I would like to know what king of apple? Thee are so many.
Thank you Maria
Abbey McDermott says
Maria,
Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp are all great choices. Thank you!