This crustless quiche with Italian turkey sausage and peppers is bursting with delicious flavor! It’s a great make-ahead breakfast to enjoy all week.
Quiches are such a great make-ahead breakfast. They’re perfect for brunch with friends, a family gathering, or simply to meal-prep for the week.
And when you want a hearty dish that won’t leave you feeling heavy and exhausted for hours after, you have to try this crustless quiche with Italian turkey sausage and peppers!
By ditching the crust, this quiche becomes a high-protein and low-carb breakfast that’s perfect for starting your day. You’ll have energy for hours without the crash.
And thanks to the turkey sausage and peppers, it’s absolutely bursting with delicious flavor, too!
How to make crustless quiche with Italian turkey sausage and peppers
This tasty quiche is simple to prep and uses less than 10 ingredients!
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2: Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the bread crumbs into the bottom of the pie plate.
Step 3: In a large skillet, cook the crumbled turkey sausage and onions over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes. Once the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Step 4: Add the sausage and onions to the pie plate, distributing evenly.
Step 5: Sprinkle the pie plate with the green pepper, red pepper, and cheese.
Step 6: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and pepper, then pour into the pie plate.
Step 7: Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is beginning to brown in spots.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and set the pie plate on a wire rack. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Enjoy your tasty quiche for a nutritious breakfast, quick lunch, or even a delicious dinner! After all, there’s no reason you should only get to eat eggs for breakfast.
Variations for this recipe
There are so many different ways to make quiches. If you want, you can use this recipe as a base and modify based on your tastes and preferences!
Looking for a gluten-free option? Just use gluten-free bread crumbs and make sure your turkey sausage is gluten-free as well.
Want to reduce fat and cholesterol? Use 1 cup of egg substitute instead of whole eggs.
You can also play around with the flavors and ingredients. Instead of turkey sausage, you could try turkey bacon, cubed ham, or even pulled chicken. Swap the bell peppers out for other crunchy veggies (or just add more vegetables!)
Don’t have mozzarella on hand? Use whatever cheese is in your fridge! If you ask me, it’s hard to go wrong with cheese.
Storage
Once your quiche has fully cooled, you can store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you try to cover it while it’s still warm, you may end up with condensation that will make your quiche soggy.
Leftovers reheat very well in the microwave, so you can enjoy them at home or just as easily take them on the go!
Other make-ahead breakfast recipes
If you’re like me, you don’t always have time to prep a nice and healthy breakfast in the morning. But I firmly believe that what we eat in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.
So here are a few of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts to start my day the right way:
When you’ve tried this quiche, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it, and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Crustless Quiche with Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons Italian-style bread crumbs
- 12 ounces Italian turkey sausage (casings removed)
- 2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup green pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup red pepper (diced)
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 large eggs or 1 cup egg substitute (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper or freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the bread crumbs into the bottom of the pie plate.1½ tablespoons Italian-style bread crumbs
- In a large skillet, cook the crumbled turkey sausage and onions over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes. Once the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.12 ounces Italian turkey sausage, 2 tablespoons onion
- Add the sausage and onions to the pie plate, distributing evenly.
- Sprinkle the pie plate with the green pepper, red pepper, and cheese.¼ cup green pepper, ¼ cup red pepper, 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and pepper, then pour into the pie plate.4 large eggs or 1 cup egg substitute, 1 cup 2% milk, ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper or freshly ground black pepper
- Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is beginning to brown in spots.
- Remove from the oven and set the pie plate on a wire rack. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
This looks delicious. I’d like to make it for a few more people. I’m thinking a 9×13 pan, casserole style. What changes would you recommend? Thank you!
I haven’t tried but I think I would just increase everything by 25-50%