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Zucchini Quiche with Bacon and Hash Brown Crust

Course Breakfast, Quiche
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

Hash Brown Crust

  • 3 cups hash browns thawed, patted dry
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter melted

Quiche Filling

  • 1/2 lb bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 1 shallot Diced
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 eggs room temprature
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 cups shredded cheese (Sharp Cheddar, Gruyere, Monterey Jack, Dubliner, Pepper Jack - a combination of two or more works)

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini onto a clean kitchen towl and squeeze dry, removing as much exceess liquid as possible. Set aside.

Hash Brown Crust

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine, hash browns, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Press hash browns into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate firmly, forming a crust. You want it to go all the way up the sides because it will shrink while baking.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350F.

Quiche Filling

  • Cook bacon in a large saute' pan over medium high heat until crispy, about 6 to 8 minuets on each side. Remove from skillet and crumble into small pieces.
  • Remove all but one tablespoon of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the diced shallots and saute' over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent and soft.
  • Add shredded zucchini turn up the heat to high. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the zucchini and shallots for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until nice and fluffy (2 to 3 minutes). Whisk in the Greek yogurt until combined and smooth.
  • Add in grated cheese, flour mixture, bacon, and zucchini mixture and stir until combined.
  • Pour filling into hash brown crust and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set, the top is puffed and golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let sit for several minutes before removing from pan and serving. Can also be eaten at room temperature or chilled.