CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche

CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche

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CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche by Farm Star Living

Spring is in the air and we are so excited for you to serve this CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche this season. This tasty breakfast quiche is the perfect blend of custardy eggs, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy sausage, and crispy potato crust made with CarbSmartâ„¢ potatoes from Green Giantâ„¢ Fresh.

CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche by Farm Star Living

Our team got creative in the kitchen and came up with this unique spin on quiche by using grated CarbSmart™ potatoes for the crust. Why CarbSmart potatoes? Well, these potatoes have less than half the carbs of rice or pasta, and potatoes provide many necessary and beneficial vitamins. In fact, CarbSmart™ potatoes provide 40% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C and offer 30% less carbs than a medium banana! So not only are you eating more veggies than a typical quiche, but you're also saving some carbs along the way. Whether you choose to enjoy CarbSmart™ potatoes baked, mashed, boiled or grilled – these potatoes are Carbs Well Spent™.

CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche by Farm Star Living

Now, we know that quiche can be tricky sometimes and since we are using potatoes as the crust, here are a few tips to keep in mind along the way:

  • Crust: Make sure you squeeze as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes. This will help to ensure that the quiche doesn't become watery.
  • Custard: The trickiest piece of the quiche puzzle! Since the size of eggs and oven temps can vary, we recommend following the measurements in the directions exactly. A widely suggested ratio is typically 1 egg to 1/2 cup of dairy however, we prefer using the following method for this recipe:
    • Add 3 eggs to a large measuring cup and whisk
    • Add heavy cream to the measuring cup until the mixture reaches 1 1/2 cups measurement
  • Cook Time: If the center of your quiche is still uncooked, cover the edges with foil and continue to bake in 10 minute increments until the center is set. Make sure you allow the quiche to fully cool before cutting into it and serving.
  • Protein: We used a hot Italian sausage in this recipe but feel free to mix it up with cooked bacon, breakfast sausage, or even a vegetarian sausage.
CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche by Farm Star Living

Try these other recipes using CarbSmartâ„¢ Potatoes: Caldo Verde Soup, Potato Lasagna, Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes. If you make this recipe, please share with us on social media and tag our friends at Green Giantâ„¢ Fresh!

CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche by Farm Star Living
Ingredients:
  • 3 cups CarbSmartâ„¢ potatoes, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 3 eggs, beaten (in a large measuring cup)
  • 1/2 cup or 3 1/2 oz hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (see tips).
  • fresh basil leaves, torn from stems
  • cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • salt and pepper

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Line a large bowl with cheese cloth (or use a dish cloth). Add shredded potatoes to the lined bowl and squeeze moisture from potatoes by twisting and squeezing the cloth. Dump the water squeezed from the potatoes and add the potatoes back to the same bowl. Set aside.
  3. Add melted butter and salt to potatoes and mix to combine. Spray a pie pan with cooking spray then use your hands to form the base of the quiche by spreading the shredded potatoes around the bottom and up the sides of the pan (to mimic a traditional pie crust). Spray again with cooking spray and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. While the potato crust bakes, melt butter in a pan over medium heat and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic and turn off the heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning the garlic (about 2-3 minutes). Remove onion and garlic mixture and set aside.
  5. Wipe the pan with a paper towel. Add crumbled hot Italian sausage to the pan and cook, breaking apart any large clumps, until heated through and no pink color remains. Drain cooked sausage with a colander or set on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess fat drippings.
  6. Add 3 eggs to a large measuring cup and whisk. To same same measuring cup, add heavy cream until the mixture reaches 1 1/2 cups measurement.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into a large bowl and add basil leaves, onions, cheese, and cooked sausage. Lightly mix.
  8. Add prepared potato pie crust pan to a large baking sheet before adding filling ingredients.
  9. Pour egg mixture into the potato crust. Place sliced cherry tomatoes onto the surface cut-side down.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. TIP: If the top begins to brown too much but the filling is still soft, lightly cover the edges of the quiche with foil and continue to bake until the center is set.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the quiche rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

6 servings | Calories 417 | Total Fat 28g | Saturated Fat 18g | Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 208 mg | Sodium 301 mg | Potassium 375 mg | Total Carbohydrate 8g | Dietary Fiber 3g | Sugars 1g | Protein 10g | Vitamin A 17% | Vitamin C 25% | Calcium 11% | Iron 7%

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229 responses to “CarbSmartâ„¢ Potato Quiche”

  7. I like this recipe and I think I will like the potatoes on the top and the bottom because I love potatoes.

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  17. I need a shredder that makes the shreds a little larger than what I get with the normal shredder. Any suggestions?

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  18. This looks like a winner! I am cutting down on my carbs and increasing my protein. What wonderful ideas you have! Innovation in the making!

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  45. I’d love to try this minus the tomatoes. There are so many other things you could incorporate into this recipe though so it’s no big deal.

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  48. I haven’t eaten potatoes in years because I try to avoid carbs. I would love to try these new carbsmart potatoes. Thanks!

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  69. I love quiches! I’ll definitely have to try this one! I prefer cheddar cheese so will probably switch this out for provolone.

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  87. The Potatoes Having Half The Carbs From Rice And Pasta Is Great ! Plus The Recipe Look’s Delicious , Healthy & Easy To Make !

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  102. Thanks for sharing these yummy recipes with the world ! Makes people a little more happy and hungry !

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  118. I love how well the recipe is broken down, simple enough for even me to make it!

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  125. I have ben looking for a quiche recipe that is healthier than the premade ones at Costco. Can’t wait to shop for the ingredients and make this one.

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  130. I probably would modify the recipe to meet my family’s needs and preferences. Like the potato crust.

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    • Hi, Karla! Instead of tomatoes, you could use broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or any other green vegetables. Just be aware of the water content in some veggies, like mushrooms, that you may want to cook first before adding them to the quiche. Enjoy!

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  155. Picture looks delicious! I like ways to cut down on carbs. For my personal preference I would use mild Italian sausage or bacon.

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  189. We’re planning on making this for our Sunday meal this weekend, I’m excited to try it

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  198. It looks very good, but my Husband has a fear of small tomatoes, So I’d leave them out and replace with red peppers

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  215. Looks delicious. The first time I ever had quiche, I was probably around 12 years old. We were visiting my Aunt in Utah and she made one for breakfast.

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  216. I love that these potatoes provide 40% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C!!! And the carbs are low! Amazing

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  218. I’ve never made quiche but my husband’s a chef and this looks amazing. I’ll have to try it out soon

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  225. I know the next recipe is going to be the potato quiche, that looks so awesome. They all look so good, I’ll just have to go down the list.

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