Description
A delicious Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche recipe that is perfect for brunch or breakfast. This quiche features a crispy hash brown crust filled with a savory mixture of eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the filling:
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan.
- Prepare the crust: Mix hash browns with butter, salt, and pepper. Press into the dish and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk eggs with milk, spices, bacon, cheese, and onions. Pour into the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits.
- Substitute cheddar with Swiss or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- This quiche is great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg