Ingredients:
Mashed Potato Crust
1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 Tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
Quiche Filling:
3 eggs
1/3 cup half & half
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
3–4 scallions, sliced
1/3–1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup chopped ham
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, butter, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan.
Line the custard cups: Place parchment liners inside four custard cups. Divide the potato mixture into 4 portions and press evenly along the bottom and sides of each cup.
Bake the crusts: Bake for 15–20 minutes until set
Prepare the filling:
While the crusts bake, whisk together the eggs and half & half. Stir in the cheddar cheese, scallions, spinach, cottage cheese, and ham.
Assemble the quiches:
Pour the filling into each baked potato crust.
Bake again: Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the filling is puffy and cooked through.
Serve: Allow quiches to cool slightly. Remove from the cups and discard liners before serving.
Serves 4
Recipe by Jenn Borealo, Culinary Specialist
