HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE WITH HASH BROWN CRUST

By curly

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry in paper towels
• 1 Tbsp Emeril's Original Essence
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 4 ounces baked ham, chopped

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch round pie pan and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, butter, and Essence and toss to combine. Add the Parmesan and toss to combine Press the potato mixture into the prepared pan, spreading with your fingertips to evenly cover the bottom and up the sides Bake until the potatoes are set and golden brown, about 22 to 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

In a medium bow, beat the eggs. Add the half-and-half, salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Add the Swiss cheese and ham, stir, and pour into the prepared potato crust. Bake until the center of the custard is set but still slightly soft, puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.