PEAR-PECAN SAUSAGE QUICHE

Pear-Pecan Sausage Quiche image

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 1 9, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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.