Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Quiche

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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Quiche

My husband loves this dish. The hash brown crust is super delicious. I sometimes make 3-4 smaller individual pies, instead of one 9″ quiche. This recipe can also be found at gardengirlrecipes.com.

Ingredients

2-4 russet potatoes

4 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 large eggs

½ cup milk

4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1 cup shredded

5 oz diced ham1 scallion, diced

Prepare Baking Dish

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Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 9" round baking dish with cooking spray.

Shred Potatoes

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Peel and shred the potatoes.

Prepare Shredded Potatoes

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Mix the shredded potatoes with the coconut oil or melted butter, salt, and black pepper.

Form Crust and Bake

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Transfer the potato mixture to the pie plate(s), press down to form the crust, and bake for 30 minutes.

Combine Eggs and Milk

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Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl.

Add Remaining Ingredients

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Add the cheese, ham, and scallions. Mix well.

Reduce Oven Temperature

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When the crust is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 350°F.

Bake Quiche

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Pour the egg mixture into the crust, leaving a raised edge of crust all around the outside. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.