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Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

Delicious quiche made with a crispy hash brown crust instead of the traditional pie crust.

Author Haley

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen shredded hash browns defrosted
  • 4 T melted butter
  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese you can use the kind in a can
  • 1/2 t oregano
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1 t sea salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1/4 c finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 c finely chopped green bell pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Use the melted butter and brush on the bottom and sides of the casserole dish. Set remaining butter aside.
  3. Place hash browns on a lint free towel and gather up the edges and twist to remove the excess water.
  4. Add hash browns, remaining butter, 1 egg, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Press into prepared casserole dish to form a crust. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until it starts to crisp.
  5. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp then remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.

  6. Add bell pepper and onion to the bacon grease and sauté until soft.

  7. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the 8 remaining eggs, onion/bell pepper mixture, bacon, milk, cheese, and seasonings. Pour into crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.