Broccoli Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

I don't like making pie crusts for two reasons. I am not good at it and I get frustrated. I think twice before using so much fat in a dish. I do like pies, though and keep discovering ways to make them, with alternative crusts. This is one of the best because the crispy potato crust brings added flavor to the quiche.

I started the process, shredding the potatoes but as time went by, my hand began to tell me, I was foolish and I took out the mini processor and finished up, in the machine. How quickly that goes. For the next step I threw the onions and cheese in also, and everything speedily blended and I had the makings of my filling.

I chose broccoli but there are many other good choices for a filling. A spinach quiche is good.....mushroom and onion . Sour cream in the filling makes it creamier as does a bit of cream cheese. Gouda is a good sub for the cheese. This is a recipe to be creative with.

Broccoli Quiche with Hash Brown Crust

Ingredients

3 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (I used three potatoes to get the necessary amount)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup smoked cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste


Method:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Press hash browns onto the bottom and sides of a pie plate or shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown. (The rim browned first.)

In a small bowl, combine broccoli, onion and shredded cheese and put aside

In another bowl,combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper . Add broccoli and cheese and mix together.

Spread broccoli mixture on the crust and return to oven, lowering it to 350 degrees F.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until filling is golden brown.

Eat and enjoy.