Description
Caprese Florentine Quiche is a delicious savory pie that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, spinach, and basil, all enveloped in a creamy egg and cheese filling. Set within a crispy hash brown crust, this quiche makes for an ideal dish for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Its stunning presentation and delightful taste are sure to impress guests or make any family meal feel special. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this flavorful quiche that’s packed with nutrition and style.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Ore-Ida Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes (thawed & drained)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 roma tomatoes (sliced lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves (roughly chopped)
- 8 – 10 fresh basil leaves
- 7 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease your pie dish.
- Press thawed hash browns between paper towels to remove moisture; toss with melted butter and shape into a crust in the pie dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; lower oven temperature to 350°F.
- Layer tomato slices around the crust, followed by spinach and basil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, half & half, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Pour over the layered vegetables.
- Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until set and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg