Description
This hash brown crust quiche with prosciutto combines a golden, crispy potato crust with a creamy, savory filling. It’s gluten-free, customizable, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded hash browns (fresh or frozen, moisture removed)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Gruyere, or Parmesan)
- 4–6 slices prosciutto, torn
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
- Optional add-ins:
- Spinach (pre-cooked)
- Mushrooms
- Caramelized onions
- Roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded hash browns using a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix hash browns with a beaten egg or a little oil (optional) to help bind.
- Press hash browns into a greased pie dish to form an even crust.
- Brush with melted butter or olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake the crust for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer torn prosciutto evenly over baked crust.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, cheese, seasonings, and any optional veggies.
- Pour egg mixture over prosciutto and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with herbs or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- To avoid sogginess, pre-cook vegetables and drain well.
- Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast.
- For vegetarian version, swap prosciutto for roasted vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or peppers.
- Can be made ahead and stored refrigerated overnight.
- Great for meal prep—freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg