Description
Golden hash brown crust baked bliss with eggs cheese and herbs crispy versatile brunch bake ideal for weekend gatherings and easy weeknight meals
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups shredded potatoes (hash browns), thawed and well-drained
- 4–6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (or green onions), optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for a little warmth)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan well and set aside.
- Pat the shredded potatoes dry with a clean towel. Toss with a little salt and a drizzle of oil if you like, then press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form a compact crust.
- Bake the crust for 12–15 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden and the center looks set. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp. Let it drain on paper towels and crumble. If you’re using onions, sauté them in a small amount of bacon grease or oil until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the shredded cheddar, bacon, onions, and spinach (if using).
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. It should come almost to the top of the crust, with a gentle ripple on the surface.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden. If the edges brown too quickly, tent the quiche with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing. A gentle wiggle in the center is okay—it should be mostly set but not runny.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
Keywords: hash brown crust, quiche, bacon, cheddar, brunch, breakfast, hash browns, quiche recipe
