Potato-Crusted Sausage Quiche

January 25, 2014

A fancy name for an easy, delicious dish; this quiche has a crispy potato crust and a fluffy, light filling, customized with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.

2 c. shredded potatoes (you can use frozen shredded hash browns; I usually use a regular un-baked baking potato and shred it using a cheese grater)
3 tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. ground turkey or pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 c. vegetables of choice (I used orange and yellow bell peppers; broccoli, spinach, or asparagus would be great, too. If you don’t want to use vegetables, just use another 1/2 lb. of sausage.)
4 eggs
2/3 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
dash of hot sauce

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If using a grated potato, pat gently with paper towels to absorb some of the moisture. Mix potatoes and oil in a pie plate and press to form a pie crust shape. Bake for 15...
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Nutritions

Calories
616

Sodium
1251mg
52% DV

Fat
30g
46% DV

Protein
38g
76% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV