Cauliflower-Crusted Quiche with Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor in batches until finely chopped, resembling rice. Be careful not to over-process into a puree. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the processed cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. This should take about 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. (6 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a medium bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, panko bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of fresh chives. Mix well. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet red pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until it begins to soften. Add the sliced smoked sausage and chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the sausage is lightly browned. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into the prepared cauliflower crust. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the top. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 eggs, heavy whipping cream, and all-purpose flour until smooth and well combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese in the crust. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the crust is golden brown. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional fresh chives, if desired. (10 minutes)