Mom's Killer Tater Tot® Quiche

This quiche is absolutely delicious and addictive. The crispy, buttery Tater Tot® potato crust is incredible. I have to tell myself I'm only going to make it on weekends!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 6 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 31 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup diced ham
• ⅓ cup diced onion
• ⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
• 3 cups frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Ore-Ida® Crispy Crowns®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Place potato nuggets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until thawed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and salt; mash together until potato nuggets are crumbled. Press evenly into a glass pie dish to make crust.

Step 4

Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 5

Combine Cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese, and flour in a bowl.

Step 6

Beat 4 eggs in a bowl until smooth. Add milk, onion, green bell pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir into Cheddar cheese mixture until combined. Pour over crust.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.