The Oaks Victorian Inn

Apple Sausage Cheddar Quiche: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 8

Prep time:20 minutes

Ingredients:

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  1 9 inch unbaked pie shell

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  1/2 lb sausage (sweet, spicy or mild)

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  1/2 cup chopped onion

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  3/4 cup shredded tart apple

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  1 tablespoon lemon juice

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  1 tablespoon sugar

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  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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  3 eggs

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  1 1/2 cups half-and-half

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  1/4 teaspoon salt

Step 1:

Crumble the sausage into a large skillet and cook over a medium heat until browned. Add the onion and saute until tender. Drain well.

Step 2:

Add the shredded apple, lemon juice and sugar to the sausage and onions. Cook over a medium-high heat stirring constantly until the apple is tender and liquid evaporated.

Step 3:

Spoon the sausage mixture into the pie shell and cover with cheese. At this point you may cover and refrigerate overnight if desired.

Step 4:

In a medium bowl blend eggs, half-and-half and salt and pour over the sausage and cheese.

Step 5:

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35-45 minutes until a knife inserted in the enter comes out clean. Let stand a few minutes to set before serving.