Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche
Indulge in our Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche, a delightful fusion of flavors that elevates your brunch game. This scrumptious dish features a crispy hash brown crust, generously filled with creamy cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and caramelized onions. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, it’s not only easy to prepare ahead of time but also guaranteed to impress your guests. Each slice delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, flavorful filling that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Make this quiche the star of your next gathering and enjoy the perfect blend of textures and tastes!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces frozen hash browns (thawed)
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 4 rashers bacon (crispy cooked and crumbled)
- ½ onion (thinly sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425˚F.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed hash browns and combine with shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9” springform pan to form the crust. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Par-bake the crust for 15 minutes; cool slightly.
- Caramelize sliced onions in butter over medium heat until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and cream; add caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and seasonings.
- Pour filling into the par-baked crust and bake at 375˚F for about 25-30 minutes until just set.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before slicing; garnish with fresh chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg