Description
This Spanish tortilla-inspired quiche combines the crispy goodness of hash browns with a creamy, cheesy custard for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or meal prep, this dish is both rich and satisfying while remaining gluten-free!
Ingredients
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For the Hashbrown Crust:
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8 cups shredded hash browns, thawed
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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1 egg
For the Quiche Filling:
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3 eggs
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 ¾ cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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Cooked hash browns (reserved from crust)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Hashbrown Crust:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine hash browns, salt, black pepper, melted butter, nutmeg, and 1 egg. Mix well.
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Line a 9-inch springform pan or deep oven-safe skillet with parchment paper.
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Press ¾ of the hash brown mixture into the bottom and sides, ensuring no gaps.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crisp.
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Crisp the Remaining Hash Browns:
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook the reserved hash browns until golden brown. Set aside.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
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In a bowl, whisk together the remaining eggs, cream, nutmeg, and 1 cup shredded cheddar.
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Assemble the Quiche:
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Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the par-baked crust.
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Add the toasted hash browns in an even layer.
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Pour the egg mixture over the top.
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Sprinkle with the remaining ¾ cup cheese.
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Bake & Serve:
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until set and golden.
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Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve warm or at room temperature
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Notes
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To make this dish vegetarian, omit any meat and enjoy the full richness of the hashbrown crust and creamy filling.
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If you prefer, you can swap out the white cheddar for another cheese such as Gruyère or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8th of quiche)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 150mg