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Crispy Potato-Crust Mediterranean Quiche You'll Adore

Crispy Potato-Crust Mediterranean Quiche You'll Adore Today

Enjoy the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with this Crispy Potato-Crust Mediterranean Quiche you'll adore.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Crust
  • 4 medium starchy potatoes like Sebago or Yukon gold
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter or duck fat for greasing
  • 2 large egg whites for binding
For the Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
  • 1 cup roasted capsicum or fresh bell peppers
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or drained frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup olives Kalamata or green
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or other fresh herbs
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 cup fresh herbs mixed for color
  • 1/2 cup additional cheese like Parmesan or extra Gruyère

Equipment

  • 9-inch quiche tin
  • large mixing bowl
  • clean kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Squeeze excess moisture from the potatoes, grease the quiche tin, and press potatoes into the tin.
  3. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake crust for 20 minutes until golden, brush with egg white, and bake for another 3 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream, then add Gruyère, feta, capsicum, spinach, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and pepper.
  5. Pour filling into the crust, reduce oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25–35 minutes until set with a jiggle.
  6. Let quiche rest for 60 minutes before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use starchy potatoes like Sebago or Yukon gold for best results and be sure to squeeze excess moisture thoroughly for a crispy crust.

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