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Hash Brown Quiche

Teresa Ambra
Gluten free quiche has a hash brown crust topped with ham, cheese and green pepper, and then eggs and milk are poured over top to give the quiche texture. It's absolutely mouthwatering making it the perfect quiche for holiday and special occasion breakfasts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

HASH BROWN QUICHE:

  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups Hormel diced fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup green pepper diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

ADAPTED VERSION OF HASH BROWBN QUICHE:

  • 32 oz. bag Ore-Ida frozen shredded hash browns thawed
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 lb. diced fully cooked chopped ham
  • 8 oz. bag Colby-Monterey Jack cheese shredded, or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 1/3 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 tsp. pepper

Instructions
 

HASH BROWN QUICHE:

  • Press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate.
  • Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25 minutes.
  • Combine the ham, cheese and green pepper; spoon into crust.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream (or milk), salt and pepper.
  • Pour over all.
  • Reduce heat to 350°; bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

ADAPTED VERSION OF HASH BROWN QUICHE:

  • Spray oval 9x13” pan with cooking spray.
  • Press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Press hash browns into pan and up sides to form crust.
  • Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Combine ham, cheese, and green pepper.
  • Sprinkle over top of the hot potatoes.
  • Mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper with whisk and pour over all.
  • Reduce heat to 350°; bake, uncovered, an additional 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

NOTE: Heavy whipping cream thickens this quiche a lot nicer than regular 2% milk.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
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Keyword breakfast, breakfast casserole, cheese, eggs, gluten free, ham, main dish, pork, potatoes
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