Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Hash Browns Crust

A creative and gluten-free brunch recipe for Spinach and Bacon Quiche with a crust made out of hash browns.
By Chris Cockren

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Who knew that shredded hash brown potatoes make for an absolutely perfect gluten-free crust? This gluten-free spinach and bacon quiche… you can make it ahead of time. Like, a whole day ahead of time. And then just throw it in the oven to reheat briefly. Brunch win!

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Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Hash Browns Crust


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  • Author: Chris Cockren
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8, a 9inch quiche 1x

Description

A creative and gluten-free brunch recipe for Spinach and Bacon Quiche with a crust made out of hash browns. Brunch win.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 (16-ounce) package thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Press hash browns between a few paper towls or a cheesecloth to drain as much excess moisture as possible. In a 9″ pie plate, mix together the hash browns and melted butter. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Gently press the hash browns into the bottom and up the sides to form a thin crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edes are golden brown and are starting to crisp. Remove from oven and lower temperature to 350°F.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the chopped bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the skillet and reserve (keep refrigerated) for another use.
  3. Squeeze spinach in between a few paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Add onion to the skillet with the 1 tablespoon of bacon grease, season with Kosher salt, and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Add spinach and cook just until mixture is warmed through, about 1 minute.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then stir in half and half, bacon, and spinach mixture. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Pour egg mixture over hashbrown crust and cook in 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until quiche is light golden brown on top.
  6. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Alternatively, let cool completely, refrigerate, and reheat in a 350°F oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: Gluten-Free

 


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  1. The instructions don’t include the cheese. I’m guessing it is supposed to be grated and added with the egg ingredients.

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