Mouthwatering Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche
A delicious quiche with a crispy hash brown crust filled with smoky bacon and rich cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hash browns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Press the hash browns firmly into the bottom and sides of a greased pie dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar over the hash brown crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
- Cool for a few minutes and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Ensure hash browns are well-drained to avoid a soggy crust. You can experiment with other fillings like spinach or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 280mg