Cajun Quiche In A Rice Crust Recipe

Spice up your dinner with this amazing Cajun Quiche baked in a surprisingly delicious rice crust! Inspired by Cooking Light magazine, this recipe is a game-changer, even for quiche skeptics. The secret? A perfectly crispy rice crust and a zesty Cajun-spiced egg filling. We've made it easy with freezer-friendly leftover rice – no waste, maximum flavor! Get ready for a culinary adventure that's both satisfying and surprisingly simple.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 329.9 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Cajun Quiche In A Rice Crust

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Quiche In A Rice Crust

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How to Make Cajun Quiche In A Rice Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup celery, and 1/2 cup red bell pepper. Brown 1 cup of cooked sausage (removed from casings).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cooked rice, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Press the rice mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray.
  5. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crust.
  6. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chopped onion, celery, and red bell pepper for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  7. Add the browned sausage to the vegetables and stir to combine.
  8. Spoon the vegetable and sausage mixture into the prepared rice crust.
  9. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk (or cream), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
  10. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetable and sausage filling.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
  13. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

27g

Carbs

11g