Cajun Quiche with Andouille Sausage
This Cajun quiche is a flavorful, savory dish that brings a little heat to your breakfast or brunch table. Made with smoky andouille sausage, colorful bell peppers, green onions, and a kick of Old Bay seasoning, it’s a dish that’s packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Whether you’re making it for a crowd or just yourself, this quiche is sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- Skillet for sautéing
- 9-inch pie dish or two smaller pie dishes
- Whisk for the egg mixture
Ingredients
- 1 deep-dish frozen pie crust store-bought or homemade, or 2 shallow frozen pie crusts
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ pound andouille sausage diced small
- ½ cup bell pepper finely chopped (red, yellow, or green)
- ½ cup green onion sliced thin
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brown the andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then remove and set aside. Sauté the bell peppers and green onions in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Whisk together the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a deep-dish pie crust (or divide between two shallow crusts) and bake for 40-45 minutes (deep-dish) or 30-35 minutes (shallow) until set. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 1mg
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