Spinach, Sausage and Feta Quiche

Submitted by Marz7215

"Greek flavors blend deliciously in a classic quiche that's easy as pie. This was invented by Kathleen Haller from Baltimore, MD...a Pillsbury bake off Contestant (2008)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 quiche
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (from 15-oz box)
• 1⁄2 cup finely crushed butter and garlic-flavored croutons
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 4 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 (9 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain and chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, if desired
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate or quiche pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
2. Cover bottom of pie crust with crushed croutons; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Layer sausage slices on cheese; top with spinach, onion and feta cheese.
3. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper with wire whisk until well blended; slowly pour into pie crust.
4. Bake 45 minutes. Cover crust edge with strips of foil. Bake 5 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with tomatoes.