sausage quiche

[mzteacher]

hi,
i found this online looking for a low car recipe...tried it and thought it was very good! the comments below are by the author of the low carb site.....i know...high fat and calories..i used fresh sausage form the butcher....would be lovely with a nice green salad!
susan

SAUSAGE QUICHE
1 pound pork sausage, browned
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup heavy cream

Put the sausage in the bottom of a large pie plate. Top with the cheese. Beat the eggs, salt and pepper, then beat in the cream. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese. Bake at 350º for 35-45 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.

Makes 6-8 servings
Can be frozen

Per 1/6 Recipe: 607 Calories; 52g Fat; 31g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs
Per 1/8 Recipe: 455 Calories; 39g Fat; 23g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs

This is a family favorite. I make this whenever we have company and everyone seems to like it. It makes a great breakfast.
there's a variation made with pepper-jack cheese instead of cheddar:

[Tashia]

This sounds so easy and GOOD! I'm a sucker for sausage and cheeses.

[Tashia]

I made this last night and it was excellent! My eyes have been opened to Quiche and it's many different possibilities :D

[mzteacher]

hi tashia,
i am glad you liked it...and wasn't it sooo easy!!??
i think i am going to make one and cut it up for the freezer...when i need to grab a low carb lunch for work or for dinner....you will have to share your ideas as you experiment! i have had fun "weaking" a couple recipes i found on here lately...
susan