Sausage Spinach Quiche
Sausage Spinach Quiche is a delicious dish for anytime of day. A flavorful and filling meal with eggs, smoked cheese, sausage and spinach all baked up in a flaky pie crust.
Sausage Spinach Quiche
I went on a cooking spree the other afternoon. I should’ve been doing paperwork but cooking is much more fun than paperwork.
I’m a total procrastinator, especially when it comes to paperwork. I suppose there is a certain satisfaction to having my paperwork caught up but good food definitely wins every time.
For this quiche, I cooked up some breakfast sausage, onions, garlic and baby spinach. Quiche is easy to sub in your favorite ingredients and a great way to use up those bits of veggies or leftovers that you have in the fridge. If you are in the market for a new non-stick skillet, this one is pretty awesome!
How to Make Sausage Spinach Quiche:
An easy shortcut with refrigerated pie crust makes this quiche come together really easily.
The crust is baked for a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. This ensures the crust is flaky and not soggy.
Eggs and Milk are mixed together for the base of the quiche.
Add in the sautéed onions, garlic, spinach, cooked sausage and grated cheese and mix until well combined. I used smoked gouda but just use what you have on hand. I have a thing for smoked cheese, I can’t ever get enough of it.
Pour it all into the pie crust and it bakes for about an hour. I know that is a long time to wait but let me tell you, it is totally worth the wait. Quiche is the perfect make ahead dish. You can eat it straight out of the oven, at room temperature and it also reheats really well after refrigerating.
It comes out of the oven smelling like heaven and looks so gorgeous, making it perfect for entertaining or for a weekend brunch. I just love how all of the flavors come together.
I make quiche for dinner more often than for brunch or breakfast. We enjoy breakfast for dinner at least once a week. It is ideal for those busy days when I forget to make a dinner plan.
These Stuffed Waffles are filled with sausage and cheese and are another breakfast favorite that we enjoy for any meal of the day.
See, quiche is really as easy as pie, nothing to be intimidated about. Grab a gorgeous pie plate, gather up some eggs, cheese and your favorite veggies and meat is totally optional (well not really at my house) and a refrigerated pie crust and make a quiche! You will be glad you did!
We love eggs for any meal of the day and I’ve been loving these cheesy Baked Eggs! What’s your favorite way to enjoy eggs?
More Quiche Recipes to Love:
Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Southwestern Mini Quiches from Reluctant Entertainer
Sautéed Onion Gruyere Spinach Quiche from She Wears Many Hats
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Sausage Spinach Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 cups chopped baby spinach
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Unroll pie crust and press into a pie plate. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
- Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- Cook sausage over medium-high heat, until cooked through and crumbled. Set aside.
- Add olive oil to a medium skillet and add onions and garlic, cook 2 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add eggs to a large bowl, add milk and salt and whisk until well combined. Add shredded cheese, sausage and spinach mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Pour into pie shell and bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is set.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Can this be made crustless?
Hi Glynn,
I think it could. You will might have to adjust the cooking time. I think it would cook faster without the crust. Let me know how it turns out if you try it.
~Milisa
If I make this the night before, what is the best way to heat it for lunch the next day?
Is this a regular pie crust or a deep dish pie crust?
Hi Dana,
I just used a regular crust.
~ Milisa
Can you rinse and blot dry the cooked sausage? I need to reduce the saturated fat.
Hi Revere,
That would be just fine, a good idea actually.
~Milisa
If this is baked the night before, what is the best way to rehear the next morning?
Hi Amy,
I would cover it with foil and heat at 300 degrees for about 30-45 minutes. Test the middle to make sure it’s heated through.
~ Milisa
Hi Milsa
Trying your recipe for 2nd time. Although I am a seasoned cook I seem to wind up with too much filling. I am using a store bought deep dish pie crust. Any tips.😊😊😊Thank you
Hi Diane,
I am using a regular pie plate and a Pillsbury crust, so I’m not sure. You might try using two smaller crusts and maybe check it about 10 minutes early to make sure it doesn’t over bake.
~ Milisa
I ended up with too much filling, as well
I have made this a couple time and always have too much. I made about 3/4 of the sausage this time and instead of pouring it in the pie dish, i spooned it in to get the most meat and fillings, then added however much extra egg I could before it was too full. I’ve started adding mushrooms to the recipe too! Good every tim
No big deal put it in muffin tins and make mini muffin cups
Great idea!
Sausage and spinach quiche was delicious. I used 4 eggs, a pinch of nutmeg and sharp cheddar & mozzarella cheese. Smoked cheese sounds good, will try that next time!
Can I use frozen pie crust?
Hi Amanda,
You can. You will want to thaw it first and proceed with the recipe as directed.
~ Milisa
Can I use can evaporated milk if I don’t have whole milk on hand?
Hi Teresa,
That will work.
~ Milisa
This blew my socks off. I was able to fill two normal pie crusts and it was just simply amazing. Thank you so much for helping me make dinner a success!
Hi Rachel,
So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you stopping by to let me know how it turned out.
~ Milisa
What kind of sausage do you use?
Hi Meg,
Any ground sausage will work. I typically use breakfast sausage.
~ Milisa
Hi! Thank you for the recipe..I can’t find anything about what size pie pan I should use?
Hi Michael,
I generally use a 9 inch pie pan. I hope that helps.
~ Milisa
I use a large pie plate!!! 9 1/2 to 10” and it works perfectly!!!
Hi Glenda,
I am glad it worked for you!
~ Milisa
Can you freeze it? If so, at what step?
I used vegan sausage, frozen spinach (with extra chopping) and sharp cheddar, and it turned out great. Maybe could have used a bit more salt, but that might have been because of the sausage. My husband even encouraged me to make and freeze another one with the leftover sausage and spinach.
Hi Debi,
So glad y’all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa