Whether you’re serving breakfast, brunch, or lunch, quiche is an easy and flavorful option. Here I’ve combined a few of my favorite ingredients to make this Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Quiche.

red pepper and sausage quiche on a plate with fresh berries.

If you’ve never heard of quiche before, it’s a classic french tart that’s creamy and fluffy on the inside with a flaky and buttery pie crust on the outside.

The custard filling is made with whisked eggs, cream, and whatever ingredients you want to add from there. One of my favorite quiches is made with spinach, bacon, and swiss; I shared the recipe for it several years ago.

red pepper and sausage quiche in a clear pie plate.

Because of its versatility and because it can be made in advance, quiche is a popular choice for breakfast and brunch. I’ve even had it as a breakfast-for-dinner meal.

This sausage quiche paired with roasted red peppers, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese might be one of my new favorite flavor combinations.

red pepper and sausage quiche on two plates with fresh berries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS hide

1 Why You’ll Enjoy This Recipe

2 Ingredients

3 How To Make

4 What to Eat with Quiche

5 Frequently Asked Questions

6 More Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy

7 Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Quiche

Why You’ll Enjoy This Recipe

Serve it any time of the day. While traditionally served for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, quiche can be served any time of the day. It’s filling and a great source of protein.
It’s a yummy combination of flavors. The flavor combinations that you can use in quiche are virtually endless. You can combine your favorite flavors or use up ingredients in your fridge. While one of my preferred combos is spinach, bacon, and swiss cheese, I also love this combination of sausage and roasted red peppers.
Make it ahead of time. Quiche is great because you can make it a day in advance and it’s still delicious. If you’re entertaining and don’t want to be in the kitchen the entire time, it is a great option. Just reheat before serving. (Leftovers are delicious too!)

hand holding a fork going into a slice of red pepper and sausage quiche on a plate with fresh berries.

Ingredients

Want to give this quiche a try? Here’s what you’ll need.

pie crust dough – You can go with store-bought or homemade. I recommend homemade using my go-to pie crust recipe. (You’ll only need half.) Years ago I worked at a cafe and they used a frozen pie crust that came in a disposable pan, so that could work too.
flour – Adding just a bit of flour to the bottom of your quiche helps to prevent it from getting soggy. It also fills in those little holes you created with your fork.
roasted red peppers – Feel free to roast your own, but I found the jarred variety works beautifully.
green onions/scallions – Green onion is my go-to because it is more subtle in flavor.
sausage – Any sort of loose-ground pork sausage will work.
shredded cheddar cheese – I find cheese to be essential in a quiche as it helps to hold everything together. Swiss cheese could also work nicely here.
eggs – Five eggs seem to be the magic number with a standard-size quiche, but if you need more, feel free to do that.
half and half – If you wanted to cut back on some of the calories, whole milk would work here, but I do like the richness that half and half adds.
salt and pepper – A little seasoning goes a long way to amp up the flavor.
ground mustard – I often add ground mustard to egg dishes like quiches and breakfast casseroles. It adds great depth of flavor.
fresh parsley – I love adding fresh herbs for both flavor and color. Basil would work here as well.

red pepper and sausage quiche ingredients arranged on a plate.

How To Make

I’ll walk you through the steps for making this red pepper and sausage quiche. I’ve also provided a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Fit your pie crust into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Pierce a few places with a fork. Bake for about six to eight minutes or just before it browns. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Sprinkle the flour onto the bottom of your quiche and spread it out evenly with your hand.

par baked quiche crust in clear pie pan.

Combine the roasted red peppers, scallions, sausage, and cheddar cheese in the par-baked pie crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, ground mustard, and parsley.
Pour the egg mixture into the crust.

adding egg mixture to red pepper and sausage quiche.

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until set.
Allow the quiche to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

What to Eat with Quiche

I’ve definitely eaten quiche alone, but I really like it when it’s served with something else. Here are a few options and ideas of what to serve with quiche:

spinach salad (or any sort of simple green salad)
fresh fruit and berries or a fruit salad
blueberry muffins
brown sugar bacon
pasta salad
yogurt parfait
creamed cucumber salad

whole red pepper and sausage quiche in a clear pie plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a quiche in advance?

You sure can! You can make a quiche the day before serving and then reheat it in the microwave or in a 350-degree F oven until warmed to your liking.

How can you tell when a quiche is done?

A finished quiche will barely jiggle in the middle when gently shaken. The top will also be golden brown and puffed. (Quiche will slightly continue to cook once removed from the oven.) If you want to be extra precise, a finished quiche should be 165 degrees F.

How do you store quiche?

Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Quiche can be stored refrigerated for three to four days.

How is a quiche different from a frittata?

There are two main differences. First, a quiche is made with a crust while a frittata a crustless. Second, a frittata typically starts out by cooking on a stovetop and then is finished in the oven whereas a quiche bakes entirely in the oven.

More Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy

I hope you’ll try this roasted red pepper and sausage quiche. If you’ve never had one before, you’re in for a treat! If you do make it, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.

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