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This Cheesy Sausage Quiche is super simple to put together and ready in about an hour. Deliciously rich, creamy and flavorful, this is the brunch dish you want on your table!
This post was originally published in February 2018. It has been updated for content.
Cream. Eggs. Cheese. Flaky pie crust. This sausage quiche is seriously one of those "impress your guests" dishes. Perfect for Easter, Mother's Day brunch, or seriously, for just a simple weeknight dinner.
The key to a good quiche, in my opinion, is the right flavor packed meat. Sometime that might be bacon. In this case it's smoked Andouille sausage.
With just the right amount of smoky flavor and heat, the sausage adds that extra oomph to an already amazingly delicious dish.
Why This Recipe Works
- Using a store bought pie crust simplifies the recipe, making it easy to throw together quickly. If you want to make your own pie crust, check out this Homemade Pie Crust from Live Well Bake Often.
- Blind baking the pie crust prevents it from becoming soggy when we bake the shrimp quiche. This can be done in advance to save time.
- The Andouille sausage adds a spicy, smoky flavor to the quiche.
- Using homemade Cajun seasoning adds an extra touch of flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
We start by blind baking the pie crust. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line the crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights (or beans, rice, etc. - something heavy), and bake the crust for 20 minutes. You can do this part ahead of time. Once the pie crust is done, remove it and set it aside to cool.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the diced Andouille sausage. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the heat and set it aside.
Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and seasoning in a bowl and set aside. Sprinkle the cheese in the bottom of the pie crust and add the shrimp pieces, cooked sausage, onions and green peppers on top.
Pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until fully set. Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice and service it slightly warmed.
Expert Tips
- Any kind of smoked sausage can be substituted for the Andouille sausage.
- Cheddar cheese has the best flavor for this recipe, but any melt-able cheese can be substituted.
- Jiggle the quiche slightly to determine whether it is done. If it still jiggles, place it back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until fully set.
- If the crust starts to brown too much, wrap it loosely in foil to prevent it from burning.
- Any kind of smoked sausage can be substituted for the Andouille sausage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I freeze sausage quiche? To freeze the quiche after baking it, place it on a baking sheet directly in the freezer for several hours, until frozen. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag. Can be stored for up to 1 month. Bake directly from frozen at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
- Can I make quiche in advance? Yes, quiche can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Reheat in a 350 degree oven until warmed through, 10-15 minutes. It will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
- What should I serve with sausage quiche? Quiche is great served with these Crispy Roasted Potatoes, this Roasted Parmesan Asparagus, Creamy Crawfish Bisque or a simple side salad.
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Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Cheesy Sausage Quiche with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust
- 4-6 oz. andouille sausage diced
- ¼ lbs. fresh shrimp diced
- ½ green pepper diced
- ½ onion diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. milk
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp. Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights (or beans, rice, etc. - something heavy), and bake the crust for 20 minutes. Once the pie crust is done, remove it and set it aside to cool.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the diced Andouille sausage. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the heat and set it aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and seasoning in a bowl and set aside.
- Sprinkle the cheese in the bottom of the pie crust and add the shrimp pieces, cooked sausage, onions and green peppers on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until fully set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice and service it slightly warmed.Â
Expert Tips:
- Any kind of smoked sausage can be substituted for the Andouille sausage.
- Cheddar cheese has the best flavor for this recipe, but any melt-able cheese can be substituted.
- Jiggle the quiche slightly to determine whether it is done. If it still jiggles, place it back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until fully set.
- If the crust starts to brown too much, wrap it loosely in foil to prevent it from burning.
- Any kind of smoked sausage can be substituted for the Andouille sausage.
Nutrition
Karyl Henry
What a beautiful quiche! And I love all the flavors you have in there. I've never made a quiche before, but your instructions make it seem very easy. I'll have to give this a try
Danielle
Thanks so much Karyl!
Stine Mari
Sometimes I think it's completely fine to just use a store bought pie crust. And this looks so delicious with all the sausage and of course the cheese. The perfect Spring brunch dish!
Danielle
I am all about a store bought crust! Thanks Stine 🙂
April
Definitely the brunch I would look forward to! I love cheese, I love sausage and I love quiche. This recipe has it all!
Danielle
Thanks April!
Sandhya Hariharan
Cheese Sausage & Shrimps in a Quiche work so well for an Easter Spread breakfast!! Great picture Danielle.
Danielle
Perfect for Easter brunch! Thanks Sandhya!
Cheese Curd In Paradise
Oh my does this ever sound amazing! I love the spicy sausage and shrimp for a brunch dish! This would be great for my Easter spread!
Danielle
Thanks Ashley!
Mahy Elamin
I love quiche and this one looks absolutely delicious! I am all about great brunch recipes 🙂
Danielle
Brunch is the best! Thanks Mahy!
Healthy World Cuisine
Perfect recipe for Easter brunch or anytime meal. Shrimp and sausage are a match made in heaven.
Danielle
I totally agree! Thanks 🙂
Chef Mireille
quiche and salad is one of my favorite summertime meals - and I will definitely be trying out this cajun seasoned one this season! - thanks for the inspiration!
Danielle
You're welcome! Hope you get a chance to try it!
jordin
I’m down for ANY recipe that has shrimp inside! This recipe looks beyond amazing and i cannot wait to try this out!
Danielle
Thanks Jordin!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
This is an official invitation. Please be my next door neighbor. I promise to always have drinks and wine on hand to go with your dishes. Gorgeous quiche -- perfect for Easter!
Danielle
LOL - sounds like a plan to me 🙂
Emmeline
This looks like a delicious quiche!! Love the use of smoked sausage - I bet it adds such an amazing taste.
Danielle
It totally does - thanks Emmeline!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Now, this is one gourmet quiche. I don't know if I would like it more for brunch or dinner. Certainly elegant enough to serve and impress guests for either meal.
Danielle
It would definitely work for either!
Heidy L. McCallum
I just wanted to come back and let you know that your recipe turned out perfect. I used each of your ingredients listed and followed the instructions word for word. I am so glad I did because this was so flavorful and delish! Let me tell you we sure enjoyed it. Thanks for another perfect recipe with easy to follow instructions.
Danielle
Thanks so much heidi! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Marvellina | What To Cook Today
I mean like seriously...yes, who wouldn't love that! all my favorite things in one dish!!!
Danielle
Thanks so much Marv! You can't go wrong with a quiche for brunch 🙂
layla
so loving this quiche with the andouille sausage!
Jenni
Yum! Everything about this sounds awesome. We love using andouille in everything and eggs are a mainstay in our house.
Danielle@wenthere8this
Andouille is just awesome! Thanks 🙂
Sandi
This looks like a delicious brunch idea!
Danielle@wenthere8this
It totally is! Thanks 🙂
Laineey
There is nothing wrong with buying pie crust. I do it all the time. I love quiche!! It's one of my favorite brunch menu items! Your shrimp and sausage quiche looks so delicious! I love that it's a little spicy. A perfect compliment to all the other ingredients!!
Danielle@wenthere8this
Totally agree on the pie crust! Just not my thing...maybe someday. The shrimp and sausage combo is delicious! Thanks 🙂
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze
Quiche is one of my all time favorite things. And this one looks so yummy. I'll have to make it with crawfish. BECAUSE CRAWFISH!
Danielle@wenthere8this
Crawfish is the best! If I wasn't quite so lazy I totally would have used crawfish instead of shrimp. But both are good!
Garlic + Zest
You had me at Cajun! This sounds absolutely amazing! I make quiche for just about every family brunch... I'm trying this one next!
Danielle@wenthere8this
Thanks! I hope you like it!