SPINACH QUICHE WITH SHREDDED HASH BROWN CRUST

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: I got the idea for this recipe from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. I have always wanted to make quiche, but was daunted by the need to make a proper crust. The Simply Pototoes Shredded Hash Browns seemed to me an ideal way to get around this problem, and makes a delicious and easy to prepare, foolproof crust. The crust complements and enhances the flavors of the spinach and quiche custard.

Provided by johnniZanni

Categories     Potato

Time 1h39m

Yield 1 8, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped (can substitute a package of frozen)
4 green onions, white part, thinly sliced. Reserve the green ends for garnish
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 pieces mastic
1 cup shredded carrot
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons ghee
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 Farenheit. While the oven is heating,.
  • Make the spinach filling.
  • Trim and carefully wash the spinach to remove all dirt and spin dry in a salad spinner before chopping. In a skillet over medium high heat the olive oil and add the garlic, onion and ginger. When the oil is perfumed, about 30 seconds, add the chopped spinach, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat spinach with oil and prevent the aromatics from sticking to bottom of pan. Cover and steam until the spinach is cooked down, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the lid and lower heat. Let the liquid evaporate, stirring to prevent burning. Turn out into a bowl and set aside.
  • Make the Crust.
  • Shred the carrot. In a saucepan on low heat just melt the butter or ghee. In a small bowl whisk the egg with the salt and mix in the butter/ghee. In a bowl combine the carrot and pototoes and mix thoroughly. Add the egg mixture. Toss and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Press the potato/carrot mixture into the bottom and sides of an 8 inch lightly oiled springform pan. Cover the edge of the crust with foil to prevent burning. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350°F For 15 minutes.
  • Make the Custard.
  • While the crust is cooking, in a mortar and pestle grind the mastic with the 1/4 tsp salt. Lightly whisk the eggs and combine with the half and half and salt/mastic mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  • Assemble the Quiche.
  • Line the bottom of the hot crust with the spinach. Pour the custard over all. Garnish top with 1 tbsp of finley chopped onion greens. Place in the oven on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the outside to loosen; remove sides of springform pan.
  • Cut in wedges. Serve hot or cold.

raeeszafar ghafoor
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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy hash brown crust and the creamy spinach and cheese filling. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Abid jani
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This quiche is a keeper! The crust is crispy and flaky, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach and cheese. It's a great recipe for brunch or dinner.


Don Damage
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This quiche was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and cheese. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Hamid Mughal
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I made this quiche for my husband's birthday breakfast and he loved it! He said it was the best quiche he'd ever had. The crust was perfectly golden brown and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Mezan
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was crispy and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spinach and cheese. I will definitely be making this again!


Tshegofatso Khalo
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The crust was a little too dry and the filling was a bit too runny. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese.


cyrus obiorah
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This quiche was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


sarxel jalal
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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy hash brown crust and the creamy spinach and cheese filling. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


LEGEND RIP
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This quiche was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and cheese. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


mohd ashraf
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I made this quiche for my husband's birthday breakfast and he loved it! He said it was the best quiche he'd ever had. The crust was perfectly golden brown and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Bashir Hk
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was crispy and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spinach and cheese. I will definitely be making this again!


Mary Gregg
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The crust was a little too dry and the filling was a bit too runny. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese.


lashawne ham
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This quiche was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Eyob Solomon
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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy hash brown crust and the creamy spinach and cheese filling. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Tammy Turner
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This quiche was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious. I loved the addition of the spinach and cheese. This will be a new favorite recipe in my house!


Tayler Gleason
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique crust and the flavorful filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy quiche.


Jabad Jabad alam
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This quiche was a hit with my family! The shredded hash brown crust was a creative and delicious twist on the classic quiche crust. It was crispy and flavorful, and it held together well. The spinach and cheese filling was also very tasty, and the qu