Bacon and Gruyere Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

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"Today I’m partnering with @cascadianfarm and @thefeedfeed to share a really fun brunch recipe: Bacon and Gruyere Quiche with Hash Brown Crust! 😍 That’s right, a hash brown crust quiche, and I LOVE it! The crust is made with @cascadianfarm premium organic hash browns, and filled with bacon, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and a creamy egg mixture. It’s then baked until perfectly golden brown in the center and crisp around the edges. It’s dreamy! 🥔🥓🧀 By supporting @cascadianfarm, you help Cascadian Farm & The Nature Conservancy commit to projects that protect wildlife habitat and groundwater in order to help farmland become more resilient. JOIN US IN RESTORING 25 MILLION SQUARE FEET! 🌿🌳 All Cascadian Farm products are organic, uncomplicated & absolutely delicious! You can purchase these hash browns at your local @plummarket! Happy brunching! Don't forget, select Cascadian Farm Frozen products are on sale for the month of September, including 8-32oz Frozen Fruit, 12-16oz Potatoes, 24oz Powered by Plants, 12oz Riced Vegetables & Blends, and 12oz Hearty Blends. Go to your local Co-Op now and pick up some of these goodies."
-- @cookingformysoul

A Note from Feedfeed

Back to school means everyone is looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Let Cascadian Farm organic fruit and veggies give you a leg up on meal planning. All Cascadian Farm Frozen Potatoes, 16oz vegetables, Powered by Plants and Hearty Blends are on sale from 9/1 through 9/14 at Plum Market in Ann Arbor, MI where @cookingformysoul stocked up on essentials for this recipe. 

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Prep time: 35mins
Cook time: 40mins
Serves or Makes: 8 Servings

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ingredients

For the Crust

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick spray.

  • Step 2

    If needed, squeeze any excess water out of the thawed hash browns. Pat dry with paper towel. In a large bowl, combine hash browns, butter, salt and pepper. Firmly press the hash brown mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie pan. Make sure it’s firmly and tightly packed, with no holes to avoid leakage.

  • Step 3

    Pre-bake the crust for 18-20 minutes or until slightly golden brown (edges will look more golden brown and crispier than the rest of the crust). Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Using a spoon, press down the hash brown crust to make it even more compact. Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

ingredients

For the Filling

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon grounded Black Pepper
  • 6 slices Bacon, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded

For the filling

  • Step 1

    While the crust is pre-baking, make the filling. Mel butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 15-20 minutes until caramelized. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with the heavy cream, salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Building the Quiche

  • Step 1

    Add the caramelized onions, cooked diced bacon, and shredded gruyere cheese on the pre-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture filling into the crust.

  • Step 2

    Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until set in the center and golden brown on top. The hash brown edges will continue to develop a richer golden brown color and crisp up. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!