Cheesy Hash Brown QuicheCheesy Hash Brown Quiche
Cheesy Hash Brown Quiche
Servings: 6 pieces
Golden brown hash browns make a delicious crust for this cheesy and savory quiche.
It’s filled with chicken sausage, onions, cheese, and eggs — perfect for weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients Table
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Frozen hash browns | 3 cups (630 g), thawed |
| Butter, melted | 3 tablespoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Chopped onion | ¼ cup (35 g) |
| Seasoned chicken sausage | ½ lb (225 g) |
| Eggs, beaten | 4 |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup (100 g) |
| Milk | ½ cup (120 mL) |
| Salt & Pepper | To taste |
About the Ingredients
This quiche uses crispy hash browns for the crust instead of traditional pastry.
You can use any flavored sausage, but Italian chicken sausage works great.
The cheddar cheese adds a rich, cheesy flavor, and eggs help bind everything together.
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, mix thawed hash browns with melted butter and ½ tsp salt.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage and onions in a skillet until sausage is browned and onions are soft.
- Let the sausage mixture cool in a bowl.
- Add beaten eggs, cheese, milk, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix everything well.
- Pour the mixture into the baked hash brown crust.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
Cooking Tips
- Make sure hash browns are fully thawed to get a crispy crust.
- Use pre-cooked or leftover sausage to save time.
- Let the quiche rest after baking for cleaner slices.
- Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
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