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COOKING GETAWAYfor
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from innkeeper and chef,
Patty Michalsen
Potato Crust Quiche
Makes 6
servings.
3 cups frozen
hash brown potatoes
2 Tablespoons
butter, melted
1 ½
cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½
teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
½
teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon
dried chives
1 cup cooked
ham, cubed
5 large eggs,
divided
½ cup
half-n-half milk
paprika, for
garnish
Combine potatoes and 3/4 cup cheese.
Pour melted butter over, add one beaten egg, and mix well.
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of buttered 10-inch glass quiche
pan to form crust.
Spread crust bottom with ham pieces.
Layer remaining cheese over ham.
Mix 4 eggs, milk, salt, pepper, dry mustard, chives in blender at high
speed for 30 seconds. Immediately pour over prepared crust mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika for color garnish.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into
wedges.
Serve warm.