Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche Recipe

Name: Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie pastry (9-inch); 12 lb bulk hot Italian sausage; ⅓ cup sweet onion (chopped); 1 medium pear, sliced; ⅓ cup pecans (chopped and toasted); 4 eggs; 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup); 8 pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 refrigerated pie pastry (9-inch)
12 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
⅓ cup sweet onion (chopped)
1 medium pear, sliced
⅓ cup pecans (chopped and toasted)
4 eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
8 pecan halves

1
Preheat oven at 350F.
2
Line a 9-in.
3
pie plate with pastry.
4
Trim pastry to 1/2 inches beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges.
5
In a medium-hot iron skillet, toast pecans until fragrant ~ be careful not to burn them!.
6
In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
7
Arrange pear slices in crust.
8
Top with sausage.
9
Sprinkle with pecans.
10
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, thyme and nutmeg.
11
Stir in cheese.
12
Pour mixture over sausage.
13
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown.
14
Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent over-browning, if necessary.
15
Garnish with pecan halves.
16
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

2018

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 refrigerated pie pastry (9-inch), 12 lb bulk hot Italian sausage, ⅓ cup sweet onion (chopped), 1 medium pear, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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