Ham and Asparagus Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust
Ham and Asparagus Quiche is a gluten-free and deliciously special yet easy breakfast or brunch item that utilizes leftover ham, frozen hash browns, and fresh tender asparagus.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cup chopped ham leftovers work great for this
- 1½ cup chopped asparagus
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ cups milk
Instructions
To prepare the hash brown crust:
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius)
- Thaw 4 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes.
- Add shredded Parmesan cheese, half the salt, half the pepper, and melted butter.
- Toss well to combine.
- Add the prepared potatoes into a deep-dish pie pan and press the crust firmly up the sides of the pan and evenly on the bottom.
- Place the pie pan on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pre-bake the hash brown crust in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the savory quiche filling.
To prepare the ham and asparagus filling:
- Chop the asparagus into 1" pieces.
- Add them to a medium-hot skillet with melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped ham and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Dijon mustard, milk, and the remaining salt and pepper.
- Once the hash brown potato crust comes out of the oven, firmly re-press the crust into the pie pan (a straight-sided measuring cup works great for this), making additional room for the filling.
- Pile the partially cooked asparagus and ham into the potato crust and pour the egg mixture on top of the ham and asparagus filling.
- Bake the quiche for 45-50 minutes in the 375-degree Fahrenheit oven until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- Remove to a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
May be frozen. Store in airtight containers or wrapped well with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat, covered, in the oven or an air fryer until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg