Manly Quiche

Ingredients

• 3 cups grated, cooked potato or frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed and squeezed dry in towels
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 8 ounces hot Italian sausage, removed from casings, crumbled and cooked
• 1 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 ounces green chiles, roasted, skins and seeds removed, and chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated smoked Gouda
• 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
• 1/2 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into thin rings
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme