Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Crust Quiche

ham and cheese hash brown crusted quiche shown being sliced in a blue pie plate

4.84 from 12 votes

Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Crust Quiche

Ham and cheese hash brown crust quiche is a delicious take on a traditional quiche. This hearty breakfast features a delightful combination of flavors sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Press the hash browns between thick layers of paper towels until all the excess moisture's removed. Repeat if necessary.
Add the dry potatoes to a mixing bowl with the melted butter, toss everything to evenly coat.
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.
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 quiche to sneak in extra veggies and nutrients.
Try using seasoned hash browns for a nice added kick.
For a lower calorie 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 will need to watch it closely to avoid burning it.

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