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Ham and Cheese Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
From chef and author Emeril Lagasse
March 11, 2005

Here's a breakfast recipe that is sure to open eyes and delight tummies at any breakfast table from Emaril Lagasse on Good Morning America.

Ingredients

3 cups peeled and grated Idaho potatoes, squeezed dry in towels or frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed and squeezed dry in towels

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence

1/2 plus 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon salt

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese

4 ounces baked ham, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425° F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round glass pie pan and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, Essence, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and toss to combine. Add the Parmesan and toss to combine. Press the potato mixture into the prepared pan, spreading with your fingertips to evenly cover the bottom and up the sides. Bake until the potatoes are set and golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350° F.

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the half-and-half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Add the Gruyere and ham, stir, and pour into the prepared potato crust. Bake until the center of the custard is set but still slightly soft, puffed, and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.

Recipe copyright 2005, Emeril Lagasse