Description
Savory spring hash brown crust quiche delivers a crispy potato base topped with creamy eggs and fresh seasonal vegetables. Delightful breakfast or brunch option that brings comfort and flavor to your morning plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425F (220C) and coat a pie dish with cooking spray or butter for optimal non-stick preparation.
- Combine thawed hash browns with melted butter, incorporating salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Firmly press the seasoned hash brown mixture across the entire bottom of the pie dish, creating an even, compact crust.
- Roast the hash brown crust for 20 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce fresh spinach to the skillet, allowing leaves to wilt and release moisture.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate mixing bowl, creating a smooth and consistent base.
- Fold cheese and the sautéed vegetable medley into the egg mixture, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Carefully pour the egg and vegetable blend over the pre-baked hash brown crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the quiche to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the center sets and the surface becomes beautifully puffed and golden.
Notes
- Swap regular butter with olive oil or vegan butter to make the recipe dairy-free and heart-healthier.
- Customize the vegetable mix by adding seasonal produce like asparagus, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Ensure hash browns are thoroughly thawed and patted dry to create a crispy, golden-brown crust that won’t become soggy during baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating in the oven to maintain the crust’s crispiness instead of using a microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg