Cheddar Crab Quiche Recipe 🦀🧀

Description:

This delightful Cheddar Crab Quiche is a savory delight perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a satisfying dinner option, this recipe is sure to please. With a golden hash brown crust, tender crab meat, and the richness of reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, every bite is a burst of flavor. Plus, it’s customizable – leave out the crab for a vegetarian twist or adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Let’s dive into the details of this delectable dish!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 Quiche
Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
12	Frozen hash browns
1	White crab meat
4	Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1	Onion
1	Dried tomatoes
1/4	Salt
1/4	Ground black pepper
1/4	Cayenne pepper
1/4	Fresh parsley
1/8	Liquid egg substitute (optional, for veg)
2	Milk (optional, for veg)

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 204.5
Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
Cholesterol: 16.2mg
Sodium: 542mg
Carbohydrates: 18.8g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 6.6g
Protein: 16.2g

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare a baking dish and place the thawed hash browns in it.
Press the potatoes evenly over the bottom of the dish using your hands, then spray them with non-stick spray.
Bake the potato crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 15 minutes.
Remove the potato crust from the oven and sprinkle the crab meat and cheese evenly over the crust.
In a bowl, combine the egg substitute (if using), milk (if using), onion, dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
Slowly pour the mixture over the top of the crab meat and cheese. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Bake the quiche for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 300°F (150°C).
Continue baking until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, approximately 30-35 minutes longer.
Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Note: If you plan to freeze the quiche for later, follow these steps:
- Freeze on a tray first, then wrap with freezer paper, heavy-duty aluminum foil, or slide it into a freezer bag.
- Seal, label, and freeze for up to two months.
- Do not thaw before reheating.
- When ready to serve, unwrap and bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.

Enjoy Your Cheddar Crab Quiche!

Whether you’re indulging in a cozy weekend brunch or preparing a quick weeknight dinner, this Cheddar Crab Quiche is sure to become a household favorite. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep coming back to. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to delight your taste buds with every bite of this delicious quiche! 🦀🧀