SPINACH & BACON HASH BROWN QUICHE

Spinach & Bacon Hash Brown Quiche image

With a crust of crispy hash browns and a rich, creamy filling studded with spinach and bacon, this cheesy quiche is comfort food at its most satisfying. Delicious for breakfast, lunch or supper! Sonya Labbe - Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture; toss with butter. Press onto the bottom and up sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach, cheeses and bacon mixture; pour into crust., Bake 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.