Hash Brown Crust Quiche

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Use hash browns as the crust in this quiche for a delicious breakfast or brunch recipe. Hash browns, diced ham, eggs, and more come together in this easy-to-make dish that everyone loves!

Submitted by Karen
Updated on April 3, 2024
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Whole quiche in a hash brown crust with one piece cut out
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) quiche
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes, slightly thawed

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided

  • seasoning salt or garlic powder to taste

  • 6 large eggs, divided

  • 1 cup diced cooked ham

  • 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion, plus more for garnish

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Place hash browns in a medium bowl. Melt 5 tablespoons butter and pour over hash browns, season with seasoning salt or garlic powder as desired. Add 1 egg, mix well and press mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan or pie dish.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes. 

  4. While crust bakes, melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, pepper, and green onion; cook and stir until bell pepper slightly softens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. When crust is ready, spread ham mixture over the bottom; sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Whisk remaining 5 eggs and cream in a medium bowl; add salt and pepper to taste and mix until well blended. Pour mixture evenly over ham and cheese mixture. 

  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Bake in the preheated oven until filling is puffed and quiche is lightly browned around the edges, about 35 minutes.

    Whole quiche in a hash brown crust with one piece cut out

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Cook’s Note

If you are using a springform pan, grease it well and wrap the bottom of the pan with foil to catch any butter drips.

You can bake this quiche and refrigerate it up to 2 days in advance, then reheat it in the microwave. It also freezes well.

459 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

624 Calories
48g Fat
35g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 624
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g 61%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 1065mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 577mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.