Southern Egg Pie Quiche
Southern Egg Pie Quiche bakes up with a custardy, tender center packed with spicy sausage, sweet onion, and melty Cheddar. A splash of ranch dressing and a hint of hot sauce add creamy tang and gentle heat, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Serve for a cozy brunch or an easy dinner with a crisp salad.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern Egg Pie Quiche, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft. Add the sausage and cook until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, Ranch dressing, and milk together. Stir in the shredded cheese. Season with hot sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- 4
Spread the sausage mixture over the bottom of the crust. Pour the egg mixture on top, then gently shake to release air and level the filling.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is puffed and golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven, prick the top with a knife, and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 462.59 kcal High 23%
- Protein 18.12 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 25.74 g 9%
- Total Fat 33.06 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 14.21 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 208.95 mg High 70%
- Sodium 711.34 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 330.47 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 215.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 58.53 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.2 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Southern Egg Pie Quiche is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Eggs, Hot Sauce, and Milk. Each serving provides about 462.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southern Egg Pie Quiche made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Eggs, Hot Sauce, Milk, Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southern Egg Pie Quiche?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 462.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southern Egg Pie Quiche easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Southern Egg Pie Quiche healthy?
- Southern Egg Pie Quiche has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 462.59 calories and 18.12 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 711.34 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.21 g (71% 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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