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Ham & Cheese Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

Ham & Cheese Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

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Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients  

For the Hash Brown Crust:

  • 1 20oz. pkg shredded potatoes - I use Simply Potatoes brand shredded hash browns
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt - less if using fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoon bacon drippings/butter/olive oil - melted

For the Ham & Cheese Quiche Filling:

  • 6 large eggs - lightly beaten with a fork
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz. gruyere cheese - shredded
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • ½ cup scallions - sliced thinly
  • 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt - less if using fine salt
  • ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat the inside of a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with 2 tablespoons of the melted bacon drippings (or butter/olive oil).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, dry seasonings and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the melted bacon drippings (or butter/olive oil). Combine these well with a large spoon. Pour the mixture into the greased pie plate and press evenly into the bottom and sides of the dish.
  • Bake the hash brown crust in the pie plate for 15 minutes. Remove and lower oven temp to 350 degrees.
  • While the crust is baking, combine all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with a large spoon until well combined. Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked hash brown crust.
  • Bake covered loosely with aluminum foil for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. If the edges start to get too dark, put the foil back on top and continue baking. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.