HASH BROWN HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE

Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Quiche image

Hash browns form the crust for this colorful quiche that's chock-full of ham, cheese, green pepper and mushrooms. "It's a family favorite," relates Ella Woroniuk of Canora, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the hash browns, salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. , In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in remaining butter. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with flour. Stir in the ham, eggs and milk. Pour into hash brown crust., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.