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mediterranean style quiche

Mediterranean-Style Quiche with Potato Crust

This hearty and delicious quiche with potato crust is versatile and fun to make. Also delicious. Very delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 146
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large potato, sliced ultra thin
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 node shallot, minced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 10 stalks of asparagus, snapped into one-inch pieces
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in quiche pan or pie plate in single layer.
  3. Place in oven and cook for ten minutes, or until potatoes are just barely starting to crisp.
  4. In large skillet, heat butter on medium, add onions and shallots; sauté until translucent, three to four minutes.
  5. Add the asparagus, and bell pepper. Sauté until tender yet crisp, or al dente.
  6. In a bowl, whip eggs, milk, cheeses, basil and oregano until blended.
  7. Add the asparagus mixture to the egg batter and mix well.
  8. Pour into prepared pie crust.
  9. Bake for forty-five minutes or until done.
  10. Allow to stand or set up for five minutes before cutting.
  11. Serve with warmed marinara sauce and top with shredded parmesan cheese. (See note)

Notes

  • My recommended parmesan cheese is Parmigiano-Reggiano.