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Hash Brown Crust Quiche

Crispy Hash Brown Crust Quiche That's a Brunch Showstopper

This Crispy Hash Brown Crust Quiche with Prosciutto is easy to prepare and perfect for brunch, featuring a crunchy crust and customizable fillings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 4 cups Hash Browns Thoroughly dried
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For greasing
Filling
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella
  • 4 ounces Prosciutto Can substitute with bacon or ham
  • 2 cups Spinach Other greens like kale can also work
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with diced bell peppers
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Chives or dill
  • 1 cup Extra Cheese For topping

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine dried hash browns with olive oil and press into a greased pie dish. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Whisk together eggs and heavy cream until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Fold in Gruyere cheese, prosciutto, spinach, and cherry tomatoes into the egg mixture.
  5. Pour filling into the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and top is golden.
  7. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Thoroughly drying hash browns prevents a soggy crust. Experiment with seasonal fillings for varied flavors.

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