Carter Family Recipes

Potato Crust Quiche

Ingredients

Crust

  • 4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Paprika

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into a well-greased 10-in. deep-dish pie plate.
  2. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven; reduce heat to 350°.
  4. Add 1 cup cheese, onion, ham and broccoli to crust.
  5. Whisk the eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg; pour over broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings

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One response to “Potato Crust Quiche”

  1. Steve W Carter Avatar

    We made the quiche for brunch this morning in a springform pan – it will definitely become part of our repertoire. No changes or additions needed.

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