Hash Brown Crusted Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Butter a deep pie pan (9-inch) and set to the side.
3. 3
   Use 1 1/2 cups of hash brown potatoes and mix with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   Put hash brown potatoes in pie dish and flatten down around the dish.
5. 5
   Transfer pie pan to the oven for 15-20 minutes.
6. 6
   Take out and let cool.
7. 7
   Brown bacon and discard remaining oil and continue to sautee with red peppers, green onions, remaining potatoes, salt and pepper until potatoes are lightly browned.
8. 8
   Set to the side and let cool.
9. 9
   In a separate bowl mix eggs, cheeses, heavy whipping cream, melted butter and blend together.
10. 10
    Combine sauteed ingredients with egg mixture and pour in the cooled pie dish.
11. 11
    Bake for 35 - 45 minutes until egg mixture is set and lightly browned on top.