PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE DEEP-DISH PIZZA QUICHE

Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche image

I have to say, even though I love to cook and bake, quiche is a dish I don't make often. One day I was inspired to make quiche that would be delicious for both breakfast and dinner-pizza is always the answer. -Donna Chesney, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup chopped pepperoni
Fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; pour into dish. Bake 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Spread pizza sauce over egg mixture; top with sausage, pepperoni and remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.