The warmth of a roaring fire, friendly conversation, a pot of tea, and a freshly baked dish—brunch anyone? Traditional quiche can be time-consuming, especially with pastry preparation. This simplified version skips the crust entirely, making it easy to prepare the night before so you can enjoy a relaxed, stress-free brunch.
Tea sausage quiche (photo by Janet Sanchez)
Tea Sausage Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- 1 lb sausage
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground mustard seed
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp green tea (herbal or floral notes)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage with cumin and mustard, breaking it into small, pea-sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the bread base
Cut the baguette into 1-inch cubes. Lightly grease a 9×9 baking dish and spread half of the bread pieces evenly across the bottom.
Step 3: Build the layers
Add half of the cooked sausage and half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese to create two layers.
Step 4: Infuse the milk
Heat the milk to approximately 170°F (not boiling). Add the tea and steep for 4–5 minutes. Strain out the tea leaves.
Step 5: Make the custard
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sour cream (or Greek yogurt). Slowly whisk in the tea-infused milk until fully combined.
Step 6: Assemble and chill
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, sausage, and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is fully set and the top is golden brown.
Step 8: Serve
Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serves: 6–8 people
This make-ahead recipe pairs beautifully with a warm cup of tea and allows you to enjoy brunch without the early morning rush.
See more of Janet Sanchez’s recipes and tea-inspired creations in this collection of tea-based recipes and baking ideas.
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