Easy Gluten Free Hash Brown Quiche
This delicious Sausage and Hash Brown Quiche is one of my top picks for gluten-free breakfast recipes. Thanks to the hash brown crust, it’s naturally gluten-free, making it easy to prepare without the fuss of a traditional pie crust. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs – this easy quiche is not only nutritious, but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to experiment with different flavors, or take inspiration from my favorites by adding savory sausage, fresh zucchini, and zesty salsa.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. It can easily be made dairy-free if you follow the guide below.
Reasons to Love this Easy Gluten-Free Quiche Recipe
This recipe is a family favorite for so many reasons. As the cook in our home, I love this recipe because of how easy it is! Not only is it easy to make, but I can quickly whip up two pans of these hash brown quiches to keep in the fridge for an easy microwave breakfast all week long.
The other great thing about this tasty gluten-free breakfast is that it’s incredibly versatile. I’ve made it SO many different ways depending on what ingredients I have on hand.
And lastly, this breakfast is great because the quiche contains cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has been a bit on trend lately, and for good reason. It’s a protein power house. Between the eggs and cottage cheese, this easy hash brown quiche will pack your family with energy all day long.
Make this easy quiche recipe your own
As I mentioned above, this gluten-free quiche recipe is incredibly versatile. Here are some ideas of other things you can add if you’re not in the mood for a sausage quiche.
- Bacon (just make sure to cook and dice it first)
- Diced cold cuts like ham or turkey
- Garlic and/or onion
- Spinach
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Frozen cauliflower rice (trust me on this – it’s an EASY way to sneak in veggies if you have picky eaters)
- Experiment with any type of cheese
- Add your favorite seasonings like Italian seasoning; Taco seasoning; garlic powder; onion powder; and so much more!
Need your Quiche to be Dairy-Free? Here’s How…
If you need a dairy-free breakfast, here’s how to make this hash brown quiche dairy-free. First you’ll need to omit the cheese or replace it with your favorite dairy-free version. You’ll also need to replace the milk with a dairy-free substitute. Just make sure the dairy-free milk is unsweetened (and NOT vanilla flavored).
Here’s How to Make this Easy and Gluten-free Hash brown Quiche
As always, when you’re ready to cook I always suggest jumping down to the recipe card below. That card contains the most detail, it’s also printable and pinable for easy future access. However, if you’re a picture person, these steps should help add to your cooking experience.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Frozen Shredded Hash Browns
- Finely chopped zucchini (my kids are picky so I try and get them as small as possible)
- Eggs
- Pork Sausage
- Cottage Cheese
- Salsa
- Milk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Seasoning to taste
How to Make your Gluten-Free Quiche
Step 1: Oil a pie pan and spread out a layer of frozen hash browns. Bake your frozen hashbrowns at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until they begin to brown (check occasionaly so you don’t burn them- different types of pans lead to faster cook time).
Step 2: Finely chop your zucchini and set aside. Saute your sausage until cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook.
Step 3: Whisk your eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, milk, and cheddar cheese together. Add in desired seasoning.
Step 4: Once your hash browns have browned up, pull them out of the oven and top with your cooked sausage and chopped zucchini. Also turn your oven temp down to 350°F. A lower oven temp will help produce a fluffier egg texture.
Step 5: Pour on the combined egg mixture and top with some additonal cheese. Bake for about 20-40 minutes until firm. Start checking around 20 minutes and just give your pan a little wiggle. You don’t want to overcook it because it’ll get dry and won’t heat up as well. For a fluffy light textured quiche you’ll want it just cooked until firm.
Optional: While baking, you can place a pan filled with water in the oven. This can help produce that beautiful fluffy egg texture by adding steam to the oven. However, I’ve made it both ways and the difference isn’t major.
How do I store and Reheat leftovers?
As mentioned above, I love this easy quiche recipe as a make-ahead breakfast for our whole week. To store just let it cool completely then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. You can microwave individual pieces for 30-second intervals until heated through.
If you plan to store this longer than 3-4 days for food safety reasons and best flavor/texture you’ll want to freeze any extra. I suggest removing it from the pan slicingand placing in ziplock bags for easy freezing. Then defrost the slices you want the night before and microwave as needed.
Easy Gluten Free Hash Brown Quiche
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 1/2 cup finely diced zucchini
- 13 whole eggs
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese – inside quiche
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese – on top of quiche
- 1 dash salt and pepper – I like to add a hefty sprinkle of each, but do what you're comfortable with here
Instructions
- *Please note, this recipe is for 2 – 9" pie pans of quiche. If you want only one quiche please divide the recipe in half. Oil your pie pan(s) and spread out a layer of frozen hashbrowns. Bake your frozen hashbrowns at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until they begin browning (check them occasionally so you don’t burn them- different types of pans lead to faster cook time).
- Finely chop your zucchini and set aside. Saute your sausage until cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook.
- Whisk your eggs, cottage cheese, salsa, milk, and cheddar cheese together. Add in the desired seasoning.
- Once your hashbrowns have browned up, pull them out of the oven and top with your cooked sausage and chopped zucchini. Also, turn your oven temp down to 350°F.
- Pour on the egg mixture and top with some additional cheese. Bake for about 20-40 minutes until firm. Start checking around 20 minutes, giving your pan a little wiggle to see if the center is still wet. You don’t want to overcook it because it’ll get dry. For a fluffy light textured quiche, you’ll want it just cooked until firm.
- Optional: While baking, you can place a pan filled with water in the oven. This can help produce that beautiful fluffy egg texture. However, I’ve made it both ways and the difference isn’t major.
Notes
- This recipe is not very strict – please feel free to adjust amounts to your taste preference. The only thing I would not change too much is the amount of eggs and milk – the wrong milk-to-egg ratio could create a soupy mess or a very dense quiche.
- In the ingredients, I only list salt and pepper as seasoning. But please feel free to add some of your favorites. See the blog post for other ingredient and flavor ideas!
- For storage instructions, please see the blog post.
- Please note this recipe is for TWO 9″ pie pans of quiche. That’s just how I made it because, as discussed in the blog, I like to make a big batch and eat throughout the week. If you are only making one quiche, just cut the recipe in half.
- Notes on Nutrition: I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition facts provided are not always 100% accurate and are calculated using an automatic generator using general brands and estimates. If you need exact nutrition facts please consult a certified dietician or nutritionist.
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