Quiche Lorraine with Hashbrown Crust

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.

Step 2

Brush a 9-by-2 1/2-inch springform pan with 2 TBSP melted butter.

Step 3

Line the sides of the pan with strips of parchment paper and brush paper with butter, too.

Step 4

Squeeze all the water / moisture out of the hashbrowns in a colander and let dry.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix hash browns with butter, 1 egg, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Press hashbrown mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of your prepared pan.

Step 7

Press firmly to mold the potatoes against the edges.

Step 8

Place on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until set and the edges of the hash browns are lightly browned.

Step 9

In a large bowl, whisk the remaining eggs and milk, then add the rest of the ingredients. Pour into prepared crust.

Step 10

Bake until set, 45 to 50 minutes and allow to cool slightly before serving.