Meat Lover’s Quiche

This meal works for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or even a dinner. I included breakfast sausage and ham in my quiche. You can also add cooked bacon if you want some extra crunch.

Ingredients:

1 refrigerated pie crust

1 pound ground breakfast sausage

12 slices of ham lunch meat or 1 small ham steak cut into small squares (I stacked four slices at a time and made cubes)

6 large eggs

1/2 cup half and half

2 scallions diced

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Unroll the pie crust and fit it into a 9 inch pie plate. Place a piece of parchment paper over the dough and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the parchment paper and pie weights and bake for 5-7 more minutes.
3. Meanwhile break up and brown the breakfast sausage in a nonstick skillet.
4. Once the meat has browned place it on paper towels on a plate to soak up the grease.
5. In a large bowl whisk the eggs, cream, and spices.
6. Fill the pie crust with the sausage, ham, and green onions.
7. Pour the egg mixture over the meat.
8. Sprinkle cheese over the entire pie.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the eggs are set.
10. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
11. Enjoy!