Pizza Quiche

This Pizza Quiche is a hearty, comforting dish that marries the beloved toppings of Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, and salami with a rich ricotta and egg custard. The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses creates a gooey, savory interior, while the pastry crust adds a satisfying crunch. Its an excellent choice for brunch, a casual weeknight dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. The recipe uses simple, pantry-staple ingredients to deliver big flavor without the hassle of making traditional pizza dough from scratch. Serve it warm for the best texture and melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 3

Calories: 459.5

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Pizza Quiche is a hearty, comforting dish that marries the beloved toppings of Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, and salami with a rich ricotta and egg custard. The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses creates a gooey, savory interior, while the pastry crust adds a satisfying crunch. Its an excellent choice for brunch, a casual weeknight dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. The recipe uses simple, pantry-staple ingredients to deliver big flavor without the hassle of making traditional pizza dough from scratch. Serve it warm for the best texture and melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

1 cup Ricotta cheese
3 Eggs
4 ounce Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
4 ounce Mozzarella cheese, shredded
0.5 cup Sliced pepperoni, halved
0.5 cup Ham, diced
0.5 cup Salami, cut in strips
0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 Egg, beaten (for wash)
2 tablespoon Milk
1 9-inch pie pastry

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Cook and crumble the Italian sausage; set aside.
3
Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pastry dough. Do not poke holes in the crust.
4
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes to partially blind bake.
5
Remove crust from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6
In a large bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese and 3 eggs until smooth.
7
Fold in the cooked sausage, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, salami, and Parmesan cheese.
8
Pour the filling mixture into the partially baked pastry shell.
9
Roll out the remaining pastry dough to an 8-inch circle.
10
Cut the pastry circle into 6 to 8 wedges.
11
Arrange the pastry wedges on top of the filling to create a lattice top.
12
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
13
In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg and milk.
14
Brush the egg wash over the pastry wedges.
15
Return to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
16
Let the quiche cool and set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 459.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.9g48%
Saturated Fat 12.7g64%
Cholesterol 221.1mg74%
Sodium 797.9mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 36.5g73%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Make sure to cook the Italian sausage thoroughly before adding it to the quiche mixture to ensure food safety and proper flavor development.

If using store-bought pie crust, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly depending on thickness.

This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage, pepperoni, ham, and salami, and add extra sauted vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.

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