Description
A delicious low-carb deep dish pizza quiche combining the flavors of classic pizza with a creamy, cheesy egg base. This recipe uses mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, Italian sausage, and pepperoni to create a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings
- ½ pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Base Mozzarella: Evenly sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This will form a cheesy base layer.
- Mix and Pour Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat together the eggs, softened cream cheese, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture over the mozzarella layer in the baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, allowing the egg mixture to set and cook through.
- Add Toppings: Remove the quiche from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top. Then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cooked Italian sausage, and pepperoni slices on top.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 10 more minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and toppings are heated through. Let the quiche stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the Italian sausage is fully cooked before adding as a topping.
- If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil for 1-2 minutes after the final bake, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to customize toppings with vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for added flavor and nutrition.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and mozzarella for best texture and taste.
- This recipe is low in carbohydrates making it suitable for keto and low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
