Cauliflower-Crusted Quiche with Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; set aside.

Place cauliflower in a food processor in batches. Cover and pulse each batch until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of rice.

In a very large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook stirring occasionally about 4 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and starting to brown.

In a medium bowl combine the cauliflower 1 egg 1/2 cup of the cheese the panko and 2 tablespoons chives. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.

In the same skillet heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add sweet pepper and cook for 2 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add sausage and onion and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until onion softens and sausage begins to brown. Spoon sausage mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cheese into cauliflower crust.

In a medium bowl whisk together remaining 4 eggs whipping cream and flour. Pour over sausage mixture in crust.

Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional chives if desired.