Creamy Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

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"This is the most amazing quiche! We make it weekly. It's creamy and savory, with a subtle sweetness. You'll never want anything different. Can be made with sour cream OR dairy free with Coconut Cream!"
-- @cradlekitchen

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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 5 people

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Sweet Potato Crust

ingredients

  • 3 shredded Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoons minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoons Black Pepper

Creamy Quiche

ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream OR Coconut Cream*
  • 1 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoons Paprika
  • To Taste Salt and Pepper

Options

ingredients

  • diced Ham or Bacon
  • Vegetables- Broccoli, Onions, Peppers, etc.

Sweet Potato Crust

Method

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat oven to 400.

  • Step 2

    Shred the sweet potatoes and cook on medium heat in the olive oil with the garlic, salt, and pepper until almost completely soft.

  • Step 3

    Press the cooked sweet potatoes into a pie pan using a spoon until the pie dish is covered in this crust.

  • Step 4

    Bake the sweet potato crust for 15min to get it slightly crispy and set.

Creamy Quiche

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat oven to 375 once the crust is done.

  • Step 2

    Cook vegetables and/or meat of choice (we like onions, broccoli, peppers, ham, bacon...) in a pan on medium-high heat until cooked.

  • Step 3

    Place the veggie and meat combination in the sweet potato pie crust.

  • Step 4

    In a large bowl beat the eggs. Add the sour cream and seasonings and beat well.

  • Step 5

    *Dairy Free Option: 1 can of coconut cream replaces the sour cream. Only use the thick creamy part of the can. Save the liquid for another recipe or smoothie!

  • Step 6

    Pour the egg and sour cream mixture over the veggies and meat in the pie crust.

  • Step 7

    Bake for 35-45 minutes until cooked through and no longer runny in the center.

  • Step 8

    Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

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