Charlene's Recipe

Turkey Ham Quiche in a hash brown crust

Category: Casseroles and Skillets

3 cup frozen hash brown potatoes, defrosted and patted dry
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion, divided
2 Tbsp green pepper, chopped
dash white pepper
1 egg, beaten
non-stick cooking spray
1 1/2 cup turkey ham, diced
1 cup Swiss cheese, grated
1 cup skim milk
4 eggs
2 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp white pepper

Crust:
In a small bowl, combine potatoes, 1/4 cup onion, green pepper and pepper. Fold in 1 beaten egg. Spray 9" pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Pat potato mixture evenly into prepared pie plate to form a crust, building up sides to rim
Bake at 400 F for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. (Recipe may be prepared up to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated until ready to serve).
Place potato crust in cold oven. Set temperature to 350 F. Heat 10 minutes. Remove crust from oven and continue with following steps.
Filling:
In layers, sprinkle turkey ham, remaining onion and cheese evenly over crust.
In a small bowl, combine milk, 4 eggs, mustard and pepper; mix well. Pour over ingredients in crust. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.