Cheddar, bacon, and golden hashbrowns create a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for mornings.
# Components:
→ Crust
01 - 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 cup half-and-half
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend thawed hashbrowns with melted butter. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to create an even crust.
03 - Place the pie plate in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
04 - While crust is baking, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a separate bowl until well combined.
05 - Once the crust is baked, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the crust surface.
06 - Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the bacon and cheese.
07 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow quiche to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.
