I love quiche, and that is why you frequently see it on my meal plan. Sometimes I put vegetables like broccoli in it and other times just ham or bacon. This recipe is special because it uses hashbrowns for the crust, and it turns out delicious because the hash browns get nice and crispy.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups thawed hash browns
- 4 T melted butter
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 c half-n-half
- 6 or 7 slices of cooked, cut up bacon (I used turkey bacon and cut it up with kitchen shears)
- 1 T dried minced onion
- 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
Dry out your thawed hash browns really well between paper towels, and then mix with the butter. Then pat into a 9 inch pie plate, forming a crust on the bottom and sides.
Bake in a 450 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes or till they start to get lightly crispy, but watch them so they don’t burn.Combine the rest of the ingredients while the crust is baking, and then when the crust is done, pour the egg mixture over it.Turn oven down to 350 degrees, and bake for 30 minutes till quiche is a pretty light brown.
Serves 6
I was so pleased with this recipe, and my hubby was as well, so I anticipate this being a new favorite at our house.
Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
Ingredients
- 3 cups thawed hash browns
- 4 T melted butter
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 c half-n-half
- 6 or 7 slices of cooked cut up bacon (I used turkey bacon and cut it up with kitchen shears)
- 1 T dried minced onion
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Dry out your hash browns really well between paper towels, and then mix with the butter.
- Then pat into a 9 inch pie plate, forming a crust on the bottom and sides.
- Bake in a 450 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes or till they start to get lightly crispy, but watch them.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients while the crust is baking, and then when the crust is done, pour the egg mixture over it.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees, and bake for 30 minutes till quiche is a pretty light brown.
Servings: 6
Hope you enjoy it!
Adapted from Paula Deen
Carla says
Looks yummy, I love quiche.
Have a great day.
Carla <><
Carrie says
YUM!! My stomach is growling!
Carolina HeartStrings says
This looks fantastic. A real family pleaser! Thanks for sharing it. Come visit us. We have some really wonderful healthy recipes to share.
Dina says
Definitely going to try it. I made the egg puffs over Christmas break, they were a huge hit!
Elise says
I love quiche, but hate making crust. Ick! This looks like a phenomenal idea! This is definitely going on the breakfast menu, thanks!
Gabe says
Ooh, yum! Now I want to make quiche! I’ll have to give this a try the hash brown crust sounds wonderful.
Amy says
OMG! Seriously? Oh the possibilities! I wonder how many recipes of yours I have on my pinboard? watch out…I may show up at your doorstep around dinnertime!
A.J. Dub. says
This sounds delicious! Thanks for posting it!
labbie1 says
Hi! Just bounced over from Handy man, Crafty Woman when I saw your quiche. Oh MY does that look yummy! 🙂 Thanks for sharing that!
Alice says
Looks yummy! Hmmmm, I think I will make for dinner tonight.
Lady Behind The Curtain says
Pinned it! I can’t wait to try this dish! Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY and share your yummy recipe with us? Thanks
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Suzie Thomas says
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Pieced Pastimes says
This looks delicious – will have to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.
Kim says
Oh man… Paula Deen does it again!! Hash browns make life better…
JMNehrenz says
Love this! I will FB it to my gluten free friends! Thanks girlie!
Chels says
That looks delicious!!! Hashbrowns are a love in my life!
Ann Kroeker says
You had me with “quiche” but then to add hash browns? And bacon? Sold!
Thanks for linking this to Food on Fridays!
Kristina says
Looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Moms Share!
Miz Helen says
Hi Margo,
What a great crust for that delicious Quiche. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
Oh, my, just saw this over at the DIY Project Parade. This is an answer to prayer for a gluten-free girl who misses quiche! 🙂
Carolina HeartStrings says
That looks so delicious. Cannot wait to try it. Come visit us today. We have the best crockpot chicken recipe on the menu!
Heather Ozee says
Yummy! Can’t wait to try it out.
Margo says
I haven’t ever frozen it because it gets eaten too fast, but I googled freezing quiche, and the consensus is yes. Wrap it well before you freeze it, and then thaw before reheating were some of the comments. I’ll have to look for the Simple Potatoes because I always enjoy saving a step in the kitchen! Good luck!
A Team Momma says
Do you think there would be a good way to freeze this? Also, a tip, I use the brand Simply Potatoes that are refrigerated so it eliminates the thawing and draining step!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday for the 1st Anniversary Party. Hope you have a good week end and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Rachel Lynn says
I love quiche! But, I’ve never tried it with hash brown crust. I’ve got some leftover ham so we might be having this for dinner tonight!
BTW I see that you already do a lot of linkups. If you’d like one more, I host Food Fridays at The Singing Sparrow. (http://blog.thesingingsparrow.com/2012/01/food-friday/)
Gray Cardigan says
I can’t wait to try this!! It looks so delicious and I just love breakfast foods!!! Thanks for sharing this.
Heather Green says
I’m making this again this morning! Oh my goodness, it’s SO delicious!!!
Margo says
I’m so tickled that you like it!
Mary Director says
I made this tonight … GREAT. Would make again. I used 2% milk instead of the half-n-half. Worked well.
Margo says
So glad it turned out well for you, I know we always enjoy it. It’s good to know you can use a lighter milk as well!
LargeEventPlanner says
I make this all the time. It is actually more of a frittata and less of a quiche. I have used a variety of ingredients. Also, you can make this on the cooktop or a camp stove if an oven is not available. I must admit I thought I created this as I never watch Paula Deen 🙂
odetoinspiration says
WOW!! This sounds amazing!! Pinning it and definitely trying it very soon!
IM says
Brilliant idea for those of us that can’t have gluten!
Denise says
This is a new favorite at our house! We are having it again tonight. I use 2% milk instead of heavy cream, though, and it still turns out great. Thank you for sharing!
MattsRib says
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing so much good and helpful information on your site. I am finding some great recipes and great ideas to help me in my homemaking. Blessings Carol