Spring Quiche with Potato Crust

What you'll need:

  • 2-3 potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced 
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tsp salt, divided
  • ½ Tsp pepper, divided
  • 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk 
  • 4-6 Asparagus spears, ends removed & cut in 4
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup green onion (white part), sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, basil or tops of green onions (optional)

How you'll do it:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

  2. Thinly slice potatoes with knife or mandolin, rinse & pat dry

  3. Combine potatoes, EVOO, S&P, garlic powder & parmesan
  4. Spread sliced potatoes into oven safe dish evenly, including the border

  5. Pre-bake for 15-20 min until lightly browned

  6. Sauté mushrooms & asparagus in butter. After 3-4 min add a pinch of S&P & sauté for another 3 min

  7. Remove from heat & let cool

  8. Whisk eggs, milk & S&P

     

  9. Pour veggies onto cooked potatoes, whisked eggs & top with fontina cheese, diced tomatoes & green onions

  10. Bake for 35-40 min or until mixture is set