Saturday, August 4, 2012

Tomato Basil Quiche with Potato Crust


Nearly 20 years ago my roommate from college gave me a recipe for a quiche with a shredded potato crust. I don't remember now everything that was in the quiche, although I'm pretty sure it also had sausage in it.  I do, however, remember the crust.  At first it seemed weird, but over time, it seemed interesting and finally very good.

Flash forward about 15 years. I was home alone for some strange reason (didn't happen often then, as I was raising a toddler), and wanted quiche.  In the house I had tomatoes, onions, frozen hashbrowns, cheese, probably some chicken, and not much else I was interested in putting in a quiche.  I remembered my friend's recipe with the potato crust.  What was born was tomato quiche in a potato crust that I thought was maaaaah-ve-lous.  Five years later, I've fiddled and tweaked and come up with something I'm finally satisfied enough with not to fiddle and tweak much more.

My husband, unfortunately, is not a quiche person.  Actually he's not much of an egg person.  He's eaten this exactly once and has deemed it "okay."  From him, for this dish, I'm taking as high praise.  But my girlfriends love this dish.  I make it for them often when we have the opportunity to get together.

In the pictures here, I've used a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes from the community market.  A whole diced tomato would work nicely as well.  I also don't make this very eggy, because I like the veggies to shine through, but you could certainly up the egg in this to 3 eggs instead of the 2 I use.  The amount of  shredded potato you use will depend on your pie dish.  Mine is fairly shallow, so I use about two cups of potato.  This is also one of those rare occasions, I prefer frozen hash browns over fresh potatoes I shred myself.  I like that the frozen hash browns are dryer, creating a crispier crust.

Tomato Basil Quiche with Potato Crust

2-3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes or shredded potatoes
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, torn
salt
2 teaspoons oil
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 375.  Place hash browns in pie dish and form a crust by pushing them up the edges.  Salt lightly. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet.  Saute onions until just translucent.

Remove crust from oven and sprinkle with cheese.  Top with tomatoes, onions, basil, and parsley.  

In small bowl beat two eggs.  Add milk and beat until combined.  Pour over vegetables in pie dish.

Bake in oven for 45 minutes or until eggs are set.

33 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness. This looks GREAT! I am definitely going to try this one day! :)

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  2. this looks so easy and delicious! and such a wonderful idea using the potatoes for a crust...you should add "gluten-free" to the tags because you aren't using the usual flour crust : )

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  3. This looks so good, and really like the idea of the crust being potatoes. I will be trying this out it sounds so good. I love tomatoes and basil, my favs. My fingers are crossed you’ll share your creative inspiration tonight with Sunday’s Best – sharing is a good thing!

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  4. This not only looks great, it sounds very interesting!
    I love the idea of potato crust
    Definitely something I should try :)

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  5. oh yes pleases... love the potatoes in it...

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  6. This is one I will definitely be making. Perfect recipe for showcasing all the fresh veggies available this time of year.

    Visiting from You're Gonna Love It Tuesday.
    Debra

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  7. I need this kind of quiche since potatoes are one of my favorite foods. Great idea! Thanks for sharing at See Ya In the Gumbo.

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  8. Looks really good. Love the combo of flavors. Yum!

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  9. Stopping by from Totally Tasty Tuesdays!

    What a fantastic quiche! I absolutely love the crust, it looks so amazing! The quiche filling looks pretty darn delicious too. Yum! I'm bookmarking this recipe!

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  10. This looks great! I just ate dinner but could definitely eat some more if it were this! Yummmm!

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  11. That's a pretty quick and easy dish with the frozen hash browns, and healthier than a pie crust, too. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. This looks delicious! These are my teen dd's favorite flavors. Would love for you to share this at Pin Inspiration THursday http://www.addhousewife.com/2012/08/pin-inspiration-45.html

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  13. Thanks for linking up! I would make this. I have fresh tomato and basil right now! Sarah

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  14. I was just thinking that I wanted to try a pizza with a potato crust!! This is close enough for me! Can't wait to give it a go!

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  15. Oh my, this looks great! I will be trying this as soon as I can get some frozen hashbrowns. yummmmmm

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  16. Just pinned your great recipe and thanks for sharing on Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

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  17. YUMMY! I would love for you to link this up to me Feature Friday Linky Party.

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  18. Congratulations Laura! Your recipe is being featured this week at Addicted to Recipes! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/2012/08/scrumptious-sunday-23-features.html

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  19. Just bookmarked this recipe, can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing on Southern Sundays. Hope to see you again at this Sunday's party. Can't wait to see what you bring!

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  20. Oh I think this looks wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing at this week's BFF Open House.

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  21. Quiche with a hashbrown crust sounds super delicious!!! I will have to remember this for sure!!!

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  22. This looks delicious! We would love to invite you to join us on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! I know my readers would love your awesome ideas! Have a great weekend!
    Mackenzie :)
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-23/

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  23. My Hubby is gluten-free so this is a recipe, we both can eat. I love potato crust and with our garden tomato, this is sure to be a hit. I am thrilled, you added this to My Meatless Mondays. It is one of our features for this week.

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  24. Yummy this looks so delicious :D

    I wanted to thank you for submitting this to Recipe Sharing Monday last week. The new party is up this morning and I'd love it if you joined us again. Have a great week!

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  25. Oh, my! This sounds amazing and just perfect for lunch. Pinning and can't wait to try! :)

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  26. This looks delicious and the possibilities are endless for ingredients. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow.

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  27. Mmmmm...love this with the potato crust!! Thank you for sharing this lovely quiche at Fit and Fabulous Fridays! :)

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  28. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  29. Your tomato and basil quiche looks awesome! I love the potato crust idea! Your recipe is a feature this week! Thanks for linking up!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/08/features-and-fridays-link-party.html

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  30. Looks delish. Can't wait to make this!

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  31. I love how you used the hash browns as a crust. I never thought of that. Thanks for the great recipe.

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