Ingredients:
3 cups, shredded frozen hash browns, thawed and drained
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red/orange/yellow mix)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Gently press the drained has browns in paper towels to dry them as best you can. In the pie plate, mix the hash browns and the melted butter and press firmly to form a crust along the bottom and sides. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and starting to crisp.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. When the hash browns are ready, pour the egg mixture over it and return to oven.
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees adn bake for about 30 minutes until the quiche is light golden brown on top and puffed.
