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Potato Crush Quiche

Potato Crust Quiche

4.80 from 5 votes
Potato crust quiche is a healthy, delicious, and comforting dish that combines the creamy texture of quiche with the savory flavor of potato crust. This dish is easy to make and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner. It can be served hot or cold and can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit any taste.
Servings 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Potato Crust

  • 1 ½ pounds (700g) red potatoes
  • 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Quiche Filling

  • 8 oz (230g) bacon , cut into small pieces
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground black pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cup (240g) cooking cream , 30% fat
  • 1 cup (100g) Gruyere or cheddar cheese , grated
  • 2-3 green onions , chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the potato crust.

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Grease with butter a 9-inch (23cm) pie pan.
  • Peel the potatoes. Use the large holes of the grater to grate the potatoes.
  • Rinse well under cold water. Drain and transfer the potatoes into a kitchen towel and squeeze as much liquid as you possible can.
  • Place the potatoes into a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and olive oil. Stir to combine.
  • Spread the potato mixture over the base and sides of the prepared pie pan. Press slightly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

Prepare the filling.

  • In a medium frying pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350F (180C).
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, nutmeg and green onions. Add cream and whisk until well combined.
  • Spread the cooked bacon and grated cheese over the potato crust. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and bacon.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 25.2gProtein: 25.7gSaturated Fat: 15.9gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1605mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 4.9gCalcium: 198mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 544kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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