Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quiche

Bake a ham and cheese quiche in a pan lined with crispy hash brown potatoes instead of the usual pastry shell.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 461 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup cooked diced ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 25 minutes.

Step 3

Squeeze any excess moisture from the potatoes and combine them with the melted butter or margarine in a small bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10 inch pie pan.

Step 4

Remove pan from oven and arrange the ham and cheese evenly over the potatoes. In a separate small bowl, beat together the eggs and the cream. Pour this over the ham and cheese.

Step 5

Return pan to oven and bake for 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the custard has completely set.