Sausage Mushroom Quiche

By Addie

"I created this tasty pie to get our family to eat a filling breakfast," explains Shirley Biel of Tallahassee, Florida. A prepared pastry crust, Italian sausage and vegetables make this all-in-one meal a great way to start any day."

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Johnsonville Ground Italian Sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 frozen deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
• 5 eggs
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the sausage, cheese, mushrooms, green pepper and onion; sprinkle into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over sausage mixture.

Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.