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Hash Brown Crust Quiche

Irresistible Hash Brown Crust Quiche Packed with Flavor

This Hash Brown Crust Quiche is a flavor-packed dish perfect for brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 4 cups Hash Browns Squeeze out excess moisture.
For the Filling
  • 6 large Eggs Beaten to a pale yellow.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with plant-based milk.
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or cheddar.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Use a lower-salt cheese if desired.
  • 1 cup Prosciutto Can substitute with bacon, ham, or sausage.
  • 2 cups Spinach Can substitute with other leafy greens.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can omit or substitute with other vegetables.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie or Cake Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease your pie or cake pan.
  2. Shred the hash browns, squeeze out moisture, and press into the greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs until pale yellow, then mix in heavy cream, Gruyere, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold in chopped prosciutto, spinach, and halved tomatoes into the egg mixture.
  5. Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until eggs are set.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the quiche to cool fully before slicing for the best results. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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