Hash Brown Quiche – A delightful classic quiche recipe gets an update. This Spinach and bacon hash brown quiche is perfect for your brunch entertaining.
This hash brown quiche recipe is absolutely delightful, and bakes up like a dream. I replaced the traditional pie crust with a beautifully crunchy and tender hash brown crust that will make you go bananas! This dish is going to make an appearance every weekend in my house because it is that good.
Key Ingredients
- Refrigerated hash browns – they’re the crispy foundation of this edible masterpiece.
- Bacon Bits: It’s the smoky, meaty VIP in this quiche club.
- Eggs: Crack open some eggs – we’re going full-on with eight – to bind this party together.
- Creaminess: Dollops of sour cream plus half-and-half (or milk for the lightweights) to bring on that lush texture.
- Seasoning: Salt, white pepper, and a whisper of nutmeg (if you’re feeling fancy) to spice things just right.
- Cheese Please: A mix of mozzarella and Swiss cheese – let’s get that melt in the mix.
How to Make Hash Brown Quiche
- Begin by heating olive oil over medium high heat in a non-stick skillet.
- Add hash browns and continue to cook until tender and golden brown. Press hashbrowns into the bottom of a pie plate or skillet creating a crust.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and bacon until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl stir together eggs, sour cream, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and, if desired, nutmeg. Stir in onion mixture, spinach, cheeses and tomatoes.
- Pour egg mixture into the hashbrown crust. Bake in the 325 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes.
How to Store
To store your hash brown quiche, let it cool to room temperature, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and pop it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days. For reheating, place individual slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until warmed through. If you prefer the oven, cover the slices with foil and reheat at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes. This way, it gets warm without losing its magical texture.
Favorite Breakfast Recipes
Hash Brown Quiche
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 20 ounces refrigerated hash browns
- 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 8 large beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half light cream, or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg optional
- 3 cups lightly packed chopped fresh spinach
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese about 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 ounces
- Cherry tomatoes cut up (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil over medium high heat in a non-stick skillet.
- Add hash browns and continue to cook until tender and golden brown. Press hashbrowns into the bottom of a pie plate or skillet creating a crust.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and bacon until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl stir together eggs, sour cream, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and, if desired, nutmeg. Stir in onion mixture, spinach, cheeses and tomatoes.
- Pour egg mixture into the hashbrown crust. Bake in the 325 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes.
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This recipe is a favorite in my household! It’s my go-to when we have company and for special occasions (I have it in the oven right now for Father’s Day). Everyone loves it! I add garlic to the bacon/onion mixture when it’s almost cooked, and use cheddar cheese rather than mozzarella. I’ve even made it crustless when I was serving a “low carb” guest, and it was still amazing. Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe!
I would love to get some feedback from people who have cooked this both with and without the nutmeg. I’m about to make this for the first time for brunch tomorrow. Appreciate any thoughts!
Could i substitute the hash for fresh grated potatoes? I live in Australia and we dnt have it. Thnx
Yes you can. Let me know how it turns out.
I loved this quiche. I will be remaking this dish.
I made this recipe last night and ate it this morning. The flavor was phenomenal. I will most definitely remake this.