Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Quiche combines the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza with the silky texture of a quiche. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (plus extra slices for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Layer the Ingredients: Sprinkle the cheeses into the crust, followed by the chopped pepperoni, bell pepper, and red onion if using.
- Add the Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Top and Bake: Top with extra pepperoni slices and bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To prevent a soggy crust, blind bake it for 8 minutes before adding the filling.
- Swap out pepperoni for cooked sausage or try a vegetarian version with mushrooms and spinach.
- This quiche reheats well and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
