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PEAR-PECAN SAUSAGE QUICHE



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"This quiche would be a delightful addition to brunch, especially during the holiday season," writes Patricia Harmon from Baden, Pennsylvania. "It's savory from the sausage yet sweet from the sliced pear."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1 medium pear, sliced
1/3 cup chopped pecans
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Arrange pear slices in crust; top with sausage. Sprinkle with pecans. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, thyme and nutmeg. Stir in cheese. Pour over sausage. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Garnish with pecan halves. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PEAR-PECAN SAUSAGE QUICHE



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Savory, and sweet from the pears! From Taste of Home's Facebook page, January 23, 2012 -- Originally from Quick Cooking November/December 2005!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 1 9, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 refrigerated pie pastry (9-inch)
1/2 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
1/3 cup sweet onion (chopped)
1 medium pear, sliced
1/3 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
8 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F.
  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 inches beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges.
  • In a medium-hot iron skillet, toast pecans until fragrant ~ be careful not to burn them!.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Arrange pear slices in crust.
  • Top with sausage.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, thyme and nutmeg.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Pour mixture over sausage.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent over-browning, if necessary.
  • Garnish with pecan halves. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 747.5, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 15.7

PEAR-PECAN SAUSAGE QUICHE RECIPE



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How to make Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1/2 pound bulk hot Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1 medium pear, sliced
1/3 cup chopped pecans
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
8 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Arrange pear slices in crust; top with sausage. Sprinkle with pecans. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, thyme and nutmeg. Stir in cheese. Pour over sausage.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Garnish with pecan halves. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.

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