5 from 12 votes
Cheesy Hash Brown Crust Quiche
The Cheesy Hash Brown Crust Quiche features a crisp, golden hash brown crust that forms the base and sides of the quiche, baked until evenly browned and crunchy. A filling of whisked eggs, half-and-half, shredded mozzarella, and green onions fills the crust and sets to a tender, fluffy custard topped with melted, golden cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
390 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- olive oil divided, about 4 tablespoons
- 16- ounces hash browns thawed and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 10 egg large
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup half-and-half whole milk or heavy cream may be substituted
- 2 green onion sliced into thin rounds, or 3 green onions
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 9-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet and swirl around to coat evenly.
- Add the hash browns and make sure to pat them in place around the sides of the pan and not just on the bottom.
- Evenly drizzle the hashbrowns with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes or until lightly golden browned.
- While the hash browns are baking, to a large bowl add the eggs and whisk to break them up.
- Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, half-and-half, green onions, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns, evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, return the skillet to the oven, and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is as golden browned as desired. Baking time will vary based on type of pan used, oven variance, etc.
- Allow quiche to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Placing a baking sheet beneath the skillet during baking helps catch any overflow and keeps your oven clean.
- Store leftover quiche covered airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
(112%)
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.