Crustless Sausage and Spinach Quiche
Indulge in this delightful Crustless Sausage and Spinach Quiche, featuring Italian chicken sausage, fresh spinach, creamy Havarti, and zesty Parmesan. It’s a simple and nutritious option that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 3 links sweet Italian turkey or chicken sausage
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup half & half cream
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 ounce bag baby spinach
- 1 cup grated light havarti or cheddar
Instructions
- 1
Begin by setting your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a pie dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks until fully browned, which should take around 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the spinach, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook until it has wilted, stirring occasionally for about 7 minutes. Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the spinach.
- 4
Distribute the sausage and spinach mixture evenly in the prepared pie dish, then sprinkle the grated havarti and parmesan cheese on top uniformly.
- 5
Prepare the custard by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 6
Carefully pour the custard mixture over the contents of the dish and place it in the oven to bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is firm and set.
- 7
Once baked, slice the quiche into 6 portions and serve warm.