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Savory Breakfast Sausage Tart


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Brunch, Breakfast
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Breakfast
 
Dish Type: Quiche
 







Ingredients
1 homemade or ready-to-bake pie shell
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 Cup onion, chopped
1/2 Pound TURKEY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, casings removed
2 eggs
1 Cup half-and-half
10 Ounces frozen cut asparagus, thawed and drained
2 roasted red peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tablespoon parsley, minced
1 Tablespoon chives, minced
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
 
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake pie shell for 10 minutes according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add sausage and continue to cook, breaking up sausage until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes; transfer sausage mixture to medium bowl.
  4. Beat eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl. Stir in sausage mixture, asparagus, roasted peppers, cheese, parsley, chives, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour into baked pie shell. Bake until custard is set, about 30-40 minutes. Transfer to wire rack, cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Shady Brook Farms.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 420  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g
Saturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 130mg
Sodium 980mg
Potassium 357mg
Total Carbohydrate 27g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 4g  
Protein 18g  
Vitamin A 30%
  • Vitamin C 80%
    Calcium 15%
  • Iron 10%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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