Bacon And White Cheddar Quiche In Hashbrown Crust Recipes

BACON AND WHITE CHEDDAR QUICHE IN HASHBROWN CRUST

Steps:

• Use your hands to squeeze the thawed potatoes to remove as much liquid as possible. Place in a medium mixing bowl. Add the cheddar, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and evenly press the hash browns mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, filling in all the gaps to prevent leakage.
• Transfer the pan to the freezer for at least 1 hour or until the crust is firm.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the frozen crust to the center rack of the oven and par-bake for 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels then crumble and layer bacon and cheese in par-baked crust.
• Use a whisk to beat the eggs with the half-and-half and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the bacon and cheese. Sprinkle the green onion on top and place into the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake the quiche just until the eggs set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before unlocking the spring form pan. Cut into slices for serving.

HASH BROWN CRUST BACON AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Steps:

• Squeeze as much liquid from the thawed hash browns as possible and place into a large mixing bowl. Add cheddar, salt and pepper and stir together.
• Lightly grease a 9" spring form pan with cooking spray and evenly press the hash browns mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, making sure you don't have any holes within the crust (this is important to prevent any leakage)
• Place the pan in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425˚F.
• Place frozen crust until the oven and par-bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and slightly cool.
• In a skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and lightly caramelize for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs and cream. Whisk together until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, including caramelized onions and stir together until mixed up. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour filling mixture into the par-baked crust and place into the oven.
• Lower oven temperature to 375˚F and bake the quiche for 25 to 30 minutes or until the eggs have just set.
• Remove quiche from oven and run a paring knife around the perimeter of the springform pan. Loosen springform pan from sides of quiche and place quiche back into the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. (this will help the crust get crisp on the sides)
• Remove quiche form oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• Slice quiches into wedges, top with sliced chives and serve.