27+ Best Easter Brunch Ideas: Hash Brown Crust Sausage Cheddar Quiche (+More Great Recipes!)
My Easter brunch ideas include the very best sweet and savory brunch recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday. From beautifully baked eggs to crowd-pleasing breakfast casseroles, these dishes make for an irresistible Easter brunch menu. Whether you're hosting a large gathering or planning a laid-back morning, these easy recipes will make your holiday meal extra special.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 1 hour
Freeze Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients
Hash Brown Crust
- 20 oz hash browns (I used the refrigerated Simply Potatoes)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Quiche Filling
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 6 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 4 sausage patties (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon chives (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Squeeze as much liquid as you can from your hashbrowns and then place them into a large mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan before pressing the hashbrown mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Make sure there are no holes in the hashbrown crust in order to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Place the pan into the freezer and allow it to chill for 1 hour.
Make the Quiche
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Once preheated, transfer the frozen crust to the oven and par-bake it for 15 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter before adding in the onion and sauteeing for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Add the caramelized onions, crumbled sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the eggs and mix to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture into the par-baked hashbrown crust and then transfer it to the oven.
- Immediately lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs have just been set.
- Remove the baked quiche from the oven and carefully run a knife around the outside edge of the crust. Loosen the springform pan and then place the quiche back into the oven to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes in order to achieve a crisp crust.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- 4 sausage patties can be swapped out for 6-8 sausage links.
- The refrigerated Simply Potatoes will have less moisture than frozen hash browns. However, you can also use frozen - just make sure to squeeze out all of the moisture!
- Make sure that there are no holes in your hashbrown crust! If you leave any spaces, the filling will leak once you pour it into the pan.
- You can use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the hash brown crust into the springform pan. This helps to make the crust nice and even.
- To make ahead or freeze: Completely assemble and bake the quiche as directed. Allow it to cool completely and then place it into the freezer until frozen solid. Then, wrap it tightly in multiple layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil, and return it to the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), unwrap the quiche and place it onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Reheat individual pieces in the microwave or oven. If reheating a larger amount or the entire quiche, place the leftovers onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until heated to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 200mg (67%) | Sodium: 661mg (29%) | Potassium: 364mg (10%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 754IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 195mg (20%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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