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Crispy Spinach and Feta Quiche Recipe with Easy Hash Brown Crust

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A delicious and easy quiche featuring a crispy hash brown crust filled with creamy spinach and feta cheese, perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a simple dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free almond milk)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed-dry hash browns with the beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Press the hash brown mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, forming an even crust about ¼-inch thick on the bottom and sides.
  4. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
  5. While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold in the chopped spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese gently.
  7. Pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked hash brown crust.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake the quiche for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
  9. Let the quiche cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Wring out as much moisture as possible from hash browns and spinach to avoid soggy crust. Pre-bake the crust to ensure crispiness. If crust edges brown too fast, cover with foil halfway through baking. For a firmer filling, add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to the egg mixture. Let quiche rest before slicing to help it set.

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Keywords: quiche, spinach, feta, hash brown crust, brunch, easy recipe, gluten-free, vegetarian

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