Hash Brown-Crusted Quiche with Sausage
This Hash Brown Crusted Sausage Quiche is a hearty, savory breakfast dish that combines a hash brown crust with a rich, cheesy egg filling. Packed with flavorful sausage, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs, it’s a delicious twist on classic quiche. Perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, or meal prep, this gluten-free option is sure to be a family favorite!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 513kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- salt and pepper
- 8 oz pork breakfast sausage or 1 cup cooked
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 green onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick spray. Toss hash browns with melted butter in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Press hash browns firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate to form a crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven.
- While the crust is baking, brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into crumbles. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until no pink remains. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cheeses, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked sausage.
- Pour the egg mixture over the baked hash brown crust, spreading it evenly. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- Let the quiche cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve warm and enjoy this savory, hearty quiche!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1018IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 2mg