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Sausage and Kale Quiche

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Simple but flavorful, sausage and kale quiche is a perfect breakfast or brunch. Or serve it with a salad for an easy dinner. It is savory, filling and delicious.

Slice of sausage and kale quinche served with a kale and apple salad on the side.

This quiche has it all.  The nutrition of kale, the savory goodness of sausage, plenty of cheese and eggs in a flaky crust.

It is a fabulous hearty brunch option, or makes a great lunch or dinner option with a salad.  You can make it ahead and serve it warm or at room temperature. 

In fact, you might as well make two while you are at it. One for now and one to freeze for later! I’ll tell you exactly how to do it below!

I have been getting weekly bunches of kale delivered in my CSA boxes.  We have been enjoying it in salads like the lemon and chickpea kale salad, we’ve had it in fruity bleu cheese salads, in soups and more.

skillet with browned sausage and wilted kale.

We have been loving it all, but I want to keep it fresh so we aren’t eating the same kinds of dishes over and over.  That helps keep the complaints from the peanut gallery at a minimum.

That is when I remembered this quiche recipe.  It has been a few years since I made it and I thought it would be fun to revisit it.

Plus it was a great way to to not burn my husband out on salads!  I am so glad we revisited it.

My husband isn’t usually a big fan of breakfast food for dinner.  He will tolerate it, but isn’t ever going to request it.

Raw pie crust with sausage, kale and cheese in it.

He ate a couple of slices dutifully, but I expected to have the leftovers to myself. I was wrong.

He ate the rest of it himself! I’d say that was an endorsement.

Serving your Quiche

Quiche are normally served warm or at room temperature.  So you can make it a bit ahead of time and let it sit for a while.

Freshly baked quiche with golden crust, flecks of green kale and plenty of melted cheese on top.

After the quiche comes out of the oven, it can sit at room temperature for about 2 hours.  Any longer than that and it should be covered and refrigerated.

Once it is in the refrigerator it will last for 3-4 days.  Any longer than that and it should be frozen either whole or by the slice according to the instructions below.&

Freezing a Quiche for Later

Making two quiche really isn’t much more work than making one.  So go ahead and whip up a second while you are at it.

Besides that way you can just fry up a whole pound of sausage and use the whole bunch of kale while you are at it.  It’s really better all the way around.  

first piece of cheesy sausage and kale quiche served

To freeze a whole quiche, either tightly wrap the cooled quiche in plastic wrap or put it in a large freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.    

To reheat a frozen quiche, remove the bag or plastic wrap and cover the quiche with foil.  Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes, then let rest for 15 minutes before removing the foil.  

You can also freeze individual slices of quiche. Just wrap them individually in plastic wrap or put in freezer containers.

When ready to eat, wrap each slice in foil and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, place the slice on a plate and microwave for a couple of minutes.   

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other kinds of cheese in this quiche?

Yes, feel free to experiment with your favorite cheeses. Any good melting cheese should work well.

How do you know when the quiche is done?

The quiche is done when the edges are set but there is a slight Jello like wobble in the center. The middle will continue to cook and set as the quiche cools.

More great savory breakfast ideas

Savory bacon quiche is perfect for brunch or even for dinner. Add a fresh salad and you are in for a perfect meal.

Make a fun Denver omelet roll for your family’s breakfast. It’s a great way to make omelets for the whole family at once!

Or try making sheet pan eggs in a hole. It is a great way to make the classic breakfast in the oven instead of on the stove.

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Slice of sausage and kale quinche served with a kale and apple salad on the side.

Sausage and Kale Quiche

Carlee
This quiche has it all.  The nutrition of kale, the savory goodness of sausage, plenty of cheese and eggs in a flaky crust. It is a fabulous hearty brunch option, or makes a great lunch or dinner option with a salad.  You can make it ahead and serve it warm or at room temperature.  In fact, you might as well make two while you are at it. One for now and one to freeze for later! I'll tell you exactly how to do it below!
4.94 from 15 ratings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 306 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pie crust
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ lb Italian sausage hot or sweet, both work great
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉ and fit pie pastry in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
    1 pie crust
  • Brown the sausage, drain if there is excessive grease.
    ½ lb Italian sausage
  • Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms (if using) and allow to brown.
    ¼ cup onion, 4 oz mushrooms
  • Add kale and cook until it begins to wilt and soften. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    2 cups kale
  • Turn off heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
    5 large eggs, 1 cup milk
  • Stir mozzarella into kale mixture and spoon into pie pastry. Pour egg mixture over the kale.
    ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Bake 30 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes. The quiche should be set except for the very center which should still have a slight jello like wobble.
    ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 506mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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Rea

Sunday 9th of April 2023

What happens to the salt and pepper?

Carlee

Sunday 9th of April 2023

You use it to season the veggies. You can add a bit more in your scrambled eggs if you like heavy seasoning.

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Tuesday 8th of September 2020

Lol... My husband is the same. No appreciation on breakfast for dinner. On rare occasion it's ok just to humor me. I'll have to see if I can get his stamp of approval on this one also!

Carlee

Monday 14th of September 2020

Those silly husbands of ours, they just don't know what they are missing!

Julie's Creative Lifestyle

Thursday 9th of July 2020

I love any kind of quiche Carlee. The kale quiche sounds good with a salad on the side. I will have to make one sometime soon. Thanks for the blog visit today. You should try and make the buffalo cauliflower using a small head of cauliflower. Even my 20 year old loves them! Have a nice week.

Carlee

Tuesday 28th of July 2020

Thank you, Julie! I am so excited to try the buffalo cauliflower.

Andrea Nine

Monday 6th of July 2020

I’m always up for a good quiche, especially if it has sausage in it! I bet this one is so flavorful. Have a great fresh new week my friend!

Carlee

Tuesday 28th of July 2020

It is so good! Thanks!

Jan

Sunday 7th of October 2018

ummm... Quiche! one of the only ways I am willing to eat eggs!! yum!

Carlee

Monday 8th of October 2018

You don't like eggs?! Oh my! This quiche is definitely a good way to have them either way.