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A close-up shot of a slice of savory meat-filled quiche, revealing the rich custard, melted cheese, and chunks of sausage and ham.

Deep Dish Meat Lovers Quiche: The Ultimate Hearty Recipe

This Deep Dish Meat Lovers Quiche is packed with sausage, bacon, and ham in a rich egg custard with Gruyère and cheddar cheese. It's the ultimate hearty and satisfying meal for any time of day.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch deep-dish pie plate
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Press the pie dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
  2. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp. Remove, crumble, and set aside. Sauté the diced onion in the bacon fat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, whole milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Stir in the shredded Gruyère and cheddar cheese.
  5. Spread the cooked sausage, bacon, ham, and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the pre-baked crust.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the meat. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is just set (it should have a slight jiggle).
  7. Let the quiche cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the custard to fully set.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't skip blind baking the crust! This is the secret to avoiding a soggy bottom.
Tip 2: Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheeses have anti-caking agents that can prevent them from melting as smoothly.
Tip 3: Let the quiche rest before slicing. This is crucial for clean cuts and a perfectly set custard.
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