Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
This Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage balances a tender, cheesy vegetable crust with a rich, custardy filling. Smoky sausage, sweet red pepper, and chives add layers of flavor against creamy eggs and mozzarella. Ideal for a weekend brunch or a light dinner, it slices neatly and reheats well.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; set it aside.
- 2
Place the cauliflower in a food processor in batches. Cover and pulse each batch until it is crumbly and looks like rice.
- 3
In a very large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until it is tender and beginning to brown.
- 4
In a medium bowl, mix the cauliflower, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the panko, and 2 tablespoons chives. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.
- 5
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sweet pepper and cook for 2 minutes, or until it starts to soften. Add the sausage and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the sausage starts to brown. Spoon the sausage mixture and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese into the cauliflower crust.
- 6
In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 4 eggs, the whipping cream, and the flour together. Pour over the sausage mixture in the crust.
- 7
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional chives, if desired.
- Calories 304.91 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 18.0 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 11.12 g 4%
- Total Fat 21.87 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.09 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 187.68 mg High 63%
- Sodium 661.75 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.97 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 222.7 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 273.92 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 99.94 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 64.37 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.63 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cauliflower, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 304.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cauliflower, Diced Onion, Eggs, Fresh Chives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage healthy?
- Quiche with Cauliflower Crust and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 304.91 calories and 18.0 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 661.75 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.09 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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