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.

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