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Potato Crusted Quiche with Spinach
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:30 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT1H30M1 Hour
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Yield:6-8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounces) bag shredded hashbrowns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup half and half
- 6 eggs
- 1 (16 ounces) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all liquid rung out
- 5 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 (566.99g) bag shredded hashbrowns
- 236.59ml shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 113.4g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 118.29ml half and half
- 6 eggs
- 1 (453.59g) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all liquid rung out
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 118.29ml grated parmesan cheese
Quiche is a wonderful option for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe using a shredded potato crust is a delicious surprise while also being a flavorful and creative gluten-free option. Be sure to ring as much liquid as possible from the spinach before adding!
Preparation
STEP 1
In a bowl combine hashbrowns (thawed with liquid rung out if using frozen), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
STEP 2
In a well-greased 9-inch spring form pan press potato mixture all over to make crust. Be sure to not leave any gaps. Chill for 30 minutes.
STEP 3
Preheat oven to 425°F.
STEP 4
Bake crust for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
STEP 5
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
STEP 6
In a large bowl beat cream cheese and half and half until smooth. Beat in eggs.
STEP 7
Add spinach, green onions, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Season well with salt and pepper and mix.
STEP 8
Pour filling into crust. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
STEP 9
For an extra crispy crust remove outer ring of pan and bake quiche for an additional 10 minutes.
STEP 10
Let quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Options
Any quiche flavor combinations will work with this recipe. Try bacon and roasted tomato, or asparagus and goat cheese, or ham and mushroom. We happen to love spinach. You do you!
If you do not have a spring form pan this will also work in a traditional cake pan or even pie plate. It just may not hold the full amount.