Description
Enjoy the flavors of pizza in a delightful quiche form with this Pepperoni Pizza Quiche recipe. It’s a perfect savory pie for brunch or a satisfying main course. Packed with pepperoni, cheeses, and a savory custard, this dish is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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For the Quiche:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni (divided)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread sautéed vegetables in the pie crust. Add mozzarella, cheddar, chopped pepperoni, and egg mixture. Top with remaining pepperoni slices.
- Bake: Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let the quiche cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use turkey pepperoni or plant-based pepperoni for varied options.
- Customize with additional pizza toppings like mushrooms or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
