Spinach, Sausage and Feta Quiche

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: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 quiche

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.