Bacon Cheese Quiche Hashbrown (Print View)

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses frozen hashbrowns for a shortcut that never feels like a compromise
  • Rich cheesy filling balanced with subtly crisp potato crust
  • Perfect for brunches potlucks or even breakfast-for-dinner
  • Holds up beautifully for leftovers
02 -
  • Gluten free friendly if you select appropriate hashbrowns
  • High protein content keeps you full for hours
  • Extra crisp on the edges but stays creamy in the center
03 -
  • Get those hashbrowns as dry as possible for the crispiest crust I often blot them between two layers of paper towels before mixing with butter
  • Letting the quiche rest before slicing is the secret to the cleanest neatest servings If you want the top extra golden broil for one to two minutes at the end but keep a close eye on it

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