Ham And Cheese Hash Brown Quiche
Ham and cheese hash brown quiche is a delicious new spin on the beloved classic. This savory breakfast pie features a delightful combination of flavors even the pickiest eaters of eaters will enjoy. With simple ingredients and minimal prep work it's perfect to make ahead of time for busy mornings or holiday brunches!
Servings: 8
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz pkg refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 cup chopped or diced ham
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Press the hash browns between thick layers of paper towels until all the excess moisture's removed. Repeat if necessary.1 20 oz pkg refrigerated shredded hash browns
- Add the dry potatoes to a mixing bowl with the melted butter, toss everything to evenly coat.4 tbsp butter
- Transfer the buttered potatoes to a 9" pie plate. Press them evenly out over the bottom of the dish and up the side to create a crust.
- Bake the crust at 450° for 20-25 minutes, until the hash brown crust has turned golden brown and begun to crisp up.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the rest of the ingredients. Stir them together until evenly combined.4 large eggs, 1 cup half & half, 1 cup chopped or diced ham, 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared hash brown crust.
- Put the quiche in the oven, lower the temperature to 350°, and bake for 30 minutes. It's done when the quiche is golden brown on top and puffed. If you want to be sure, insert a toothpick into the center- if it comes out clean, it's cooked/set through.
Notes
- Blow your kids' minds by thawing some tater tots and pressing them into the pan as the crust instead! It's delicious and great way to get your tater tot obsessed kids excited for dinner.
- Add you favorite sautéed vegetables to the filling to sneak in extra veggies and nutrients.
- Try using seasoned hash browns for a nice added kick.
- For a lower calorie, reduce sodium quiche, use Canadian bacon or turkey bacon instead of ham.
- You can use milk instead of half and half, but you'll need to keep it in the oven for a bit longer and watch it closely to avoid burning it.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg