Recipe(tried): Sausage Quiche (using pork sausage shaped into small balls)

SAUSAGE QUICHE

1 (10-inch) pie crust, prebaked
1 lb ground pork sausage
8 strips bacon
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 large eggs
2/3 cup cream
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided use

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Form small meat balls with the sausage. Add sausage balls to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes; drain and set sausage aside.

Cut bacon into 2-inch squares and fry until crisp; drain and set aside.

Saute bell pepper and onion; drain and set aside.

Beat eggs with cream and milk. Add salt and pepper. Scatter half the cheese in bottom of pie shell, cover with bacon, onions, and peppers. Layer sausage balls next. Scatter the rest of the cheese.
Gently pour egg mixture over top.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.