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Golden breakfast quiche with flaky crust, sausage, and cheddar. A slice is lifted to reveal a fluffy, creamy interior with fresh herbs on top.

Easy Breakfast Quiche

A hearty breakfast quiche with flaky crust, creamy egg custard, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar. Perfect for make-ahead mornings, brunch, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 4 Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or half-and-half
  • ½ cup Milk Whole milk preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • ½ lb Breakfast sausage Cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Optional for crust barrier

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Glass or ceramic recommended
  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium size for custard
  • 1 Whisk For combining eggs and cream
  • 1 Skillet To cook and crumble sausage
  • 1 Measuring cups For cream and milk
  • 1 Measuring spoons For salt and seasonings
  • 1 Cheese Grater Optional, if shredding cheese fresh

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place crust in pie dish, prick bottom, blind bake with weights 10 mins, remove weights, bake 5 mins more.
  3. Brown sausage in skillet, then cool slightly.
  4. Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
  5. Brush crust with Dijon, sprinkle half cheese, sausage, then pour in custard.
  6. Add remaining cheese and parsley, bake 35–40 mins until center is just set.
  7. Let quiche rest 10 mins before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.