Potato Crust Quiche Recipe

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• Ingredients
• 4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash ground nutmeg
• Paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into a well-greased 10-in. deep dish pie plate. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; reduce heat to 350°. Add 1 cup cheese, onion, ham and broccoli to pastry shell. Whisk the eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg; pour over broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.