Potato-Crusted Quiche
| Serves | 6 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Potatoes, Eggs, Dairy, Meat |
| Day Part | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Menu Part | Side Dish |
| Cuisine Type | American |
A classic quiche in a potato crust is packed with flavor. The crust is golden brown and crunchy, and the eggs are well flavored with the bacon and Parmesan. Served with a simple garnish of sage.
Ingredients
3 cups frozen shredded potatoes, thawed
6 scallions
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper
5 eggs, beaten
8 bacon slices
1⁄2 cup light cream or milk
1⁄2 tsp. ground sage
4 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded
Sage sprigs, for garnish
Steps
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Oil a 9-in. pie plate. Chop 2 scallions; cut remaining scallions into thin, diagonal slices.
- Mix potatoes, chopped scallions, 1 tbsp. Parmesan, pepper, and 2 beaten eggs. Spread to coat pie plate. Bake 10 min. or until golden brown. Reduce temperature to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tbsp. drippings. Sauté sliced scallions in drippings until tender. Dice bacon.
- Beat 3 eggs with cream and sage until blended. Stir in bacon, scallions, Swiss, and remaining 2 tbsp. Parmesan. Pour egg mixture into potato crust. Bake 15-20 min. until set. Garnish with sage sprigs.