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.
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™.
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.
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!
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the egg mixture into a large bowl and add basil leaves, onions, cheese, and cooked sausage. Lightly mix.
- Add prepared potato pie crust pan to a large baking sheet before adding filling ingredients.
- Pour egg mixture into the potato crust. Place sliced cherry tomatoes onto the surface cut-side down.
- 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.
- 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%
Saving this one because I’d like to try to make it. I love quiche and this sounds yummy
Haven’t made this yet but, it’s on my weekly menu!
Applause on this dish very good , I appreciate the recipe
Looks yum
Looking forward to trying this when family visits.
This is on my to do list.
This is a variation on quiche
I’m drooling!
great idea
Potatoes are THE super food…
Good base…
great collaboration
Family pie
Awesome!
Good protein
We’ve made it but I leave the tomatoes out because I don’t like them but you can að so many variations of this
Different combinations of ingredients are endless
Sounds ok .
This looks easy to make my kind of recipe
This is such a great recipe, i can’t wait to make it.
Yummy
I can’t wait to try making this!
Pie cousin
So good!
Perfect snack!
This would be great to pair with fresh herbs from garden.
A potato crust is different
This would be delicious for breakfast!
great work
Surprisingly our daughter loves this and she’s eight. She can be picky and doesn’t like tomatoes so we leave those out
I’m making this on Thursday for dinner, for my mom.
Quiche intimidates me.
It has potential…
I am going to make this over the weekend
Perfect appetizer!!
A nice alternative to quiche
Yummy
I never thought of using shredded potatoes to line the bottom of my quiche.
Potato pizza veg
Adding some shredded cheese and skipping the tomatoes when I make it next time , I love cheese but not tomatoes
Great way to use vegetables
A tasty meal that can be used any time
Sounds good.
Another great recipe
I love pre prepping a quiche when family is visiting. Easy to make and very filling.
I’ve always heard that these are hard to make. I’ve never tried myself though. It looks delicious!
Looks beautiful and tastes great!
I really can’t wait to make this!
I want to try this
Can’t wait to try this.
Potato egg pie
Should I serve my PFA’S with salt?
Looks delicious. And it would be easy to switch up ingredients for other great flavors.
Yummy! I know this is delicious!
I like to try this minus the tomatoes.
Great way to use potatoes
Looks so tasty, will be making it tonight.
This is very nutritious
I would put in bacon and cheddar!
I’ve always made a spinach quiche. I will def have to try this since I stopped eating meat for health reasons.
Flavorful and if pretty easy to make but I’d leave out the tomato
I LOVE Quiche!!! I always have to add a little bacon or bacon bits.
Variety is what’s best about this dish because you can exclude or include and incorporate other ingredients
This looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing .
How long do I bake PFA’S?
This would be AWESOME with double the eggs and Italian Sausage and without onions and tomatoes…
Would love some!
I will definitely be trying this. Looks absolutely delicious.
It’s the twin of the Christmas cake
I’m gonna make this for my family this week . They love Visalia’s anyway .
Add different veggies to change it up
Basil and tomatoes is the perfect combo.
GREEN GIANTâ„¢ FRESH always fresh
Looks good
Will have to make this for a brunch
Not for me
I’m going to try this.
Can’t wait to make this wonderful recipe.
This looks good
Double eggs and sausage; drop tomatoes and onion…
Okay, now I’m hungry again!
Can I microwave PFA’S?
I want to make this.
so good
Looks good!
Cool
Really don’t like potatoes but I’ve tried it without them before and it’s great
Love these new recipes!
This would be great for any occasion
easy to make
Looks delish!
Yummy healthy Quiche!
What a great brunch dish.
There is just something so satisfying about quiche. Honestly, I never thought about or knew you could use potatoes for the crust and learning about CarbSmart potatoes is a game changer for my home! Between the benefits of more Vitamin C and less carbs, I will definitely be using more of the CarbSmart Potatoes in my recipes!
I can’t wait to try this!
I like that it is half the carbs of rice.
oh i’m going to try this quiche for sure
Quiche is always a meal my whole family loves.
I need to make this
I am in love with this recipe!
Sounds delicious 😋
Wow
it looks delicious
This looks good even if you weren’t living a low carb diet.😋
Should I use the green or blue PFA’S with my mashed potatoes?
This looks yummy.
Not for me
Eggs & potatoes together .. what could be better?!
interesting
i want to try this
I love quiche! I can definitely turn this recipe into a vegetarian option very easily! Great recipe!
QUICHE!!!! Love this! Gotta try it!
Thanks for this recipe!
This is a delicious meal
yummy
Can’t wait to make this!
Colorful and tasty not to mention so much better for you , I’ve eaten it before but without tomatoes
This looks like a delicious way to try a new quiche thank you for sharing the recipe
What a great idea to use the shredded potatoes to make the crust. We love quiche & will definitely be trying this recipe!
Replace tomatoes and onions with double sausage and cheese?!🤔
Good Ingredients
It looks so festive
Why not just come out with the truth about PFA’S?
great flavors
looks tasty
thanks
I can’t wait to try this.
The quiche looks great
Tomatoes aren’t my favorite but otherwise it’s a great dish , we’ve made it minus the tomatoes a few as times and it’s really good
This sounds good.
Looks good
BOILED POTATOES ARE THE BEST!
Shredded potatoes as a crust sounds great. Important to squeeze out the moisture though.
Quiche is pretty good!
I wish I my family loved quiche because I sure do.
This looks delicious and easy to make.
Looks delicious!
love to have this in the fridge to pop out a slice at a time
Looks delicious!
That crust does it for me!!
Looks delicious!
looks different
Looks good!!
Very colorful!
Yum!
I’d try it.
Looks OK to me except for the tomatoes.
a good recipe to use all those cherry tomatoes coming in! lol
Very good.
That looks like a tasty Quiche.
I do not like eggs, but I would try this recipe on my family!
I will make this reccipe
New contest, official comment for today.
Yum
This sounds good and I would really like to try it
Looks delicious
Looks good!
It’s a good dish but I prefer it without tomato in it , I’m not a big tomato person , it gives me heartburn. Other than that it’s tasty
Loving these carb smart recipes
Quiche looks fabulous and it doesn’t have the sodium content of the store bought ones. On my new recipe list,
this is yummy
I love a good quiche and this one looks delicious.
Love the is! Potato pizza pie!
Another delicious recipe from Farm Star Living! Going to add this to my Quiche recipe list!!
Didn’t think I’d like quiche but my fiance is a chef and made it a few years ago . That was the first time I tried it and it’s rather goid
This would be so good for a luncheon!
Love the idea, but the word quiche still intimidates me!
This looks really good
Beautiful and tasty presentation.
Enhanced side dish!
Skipped the tomatoes and sprinkled some sharp shredded asiago on top YUM!
I AM GOING TO HAVE TO TRY THIS! IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS DELICIOUS!
This recipe is a keeper!!
We will continue to use a mix of seasonal veggies year ’round
Carbsmart potatoes are great
looks good
So cool!!
Neat idea!
Yummy potato quiche is so beautiful.
Making this for the grandkids tomorrow!
It looks great!
Minus the peppers and it sounds good.
Mix it up by using different varieties of cheese
cool!
Looks yummy, but I’m having a hard time finding Carb Smart Potatoes in my area.
Yum!!!
Simple, clean ingredients
Tastier quiche of carbsmart potato.
Very tasty
New addition to our menu.
taste so good
There are many ways to make carb smart potatoes
It sounds so simple to make. I’m going to have to try it soon.
I tried making this and we loved it.
Great potato quiche that will impress.
Awesome idea!
Great!
Very colorful
Looks delicious!
Lovely presentation. â¤ï¸
important to watch the carbs in our house
Mix in a little Italian sausage – Mama Mia!
Love my papas!!!
Terrific!
Love how colorful!
The possibilities of combinations in this recipe are endless. Can’t wait to try them.
Looks so festive and Christmasy!
this is yummy
I bet this is delicious!
Looks good
Looks like I have to find my pie plate–and my grater.
I like the recipe and would love to make for a
This potato quiche looks & tastes great.
Change it up with different ingredients
time to eat
This looks good for brunch.
Tasty
Yum!
Lovely for breakfast
Do real men eat quiche? Yes!!!
Lovely!
Gonna have to save this one – looks yummy!
Looks amazing
Delicious
would be perfect for Christmas
This potato Quiche was a great addition to Mother’s Day brunch.
This would be great to add any kind of leftover vegetables to this quiche.
Change up the ingredients for different flavors
great to know about these lower carb potatoes
this is sooo good
Need a good low carb recipe.
I wouldn’t use the tomato’s, but otherwise looks great…
Great Idea
Healthy choice
Delicious and healthy!
We need more carb smart recipes.
Makes a pretty pie.
Can’t wait to try this
anyone find a way to make this and not have the edges so crispy?
Hi, Maryann! You can always ‘tent’ the edges with foil to keep them from browning. Make sure you view the ‘tips’ in the article for suggestions. 🙂 Happy cooking!
A potato quiche? Interesting.
I like quiche, it looks nice! Thie tomatoes on top make it look ready for spring.
Delicious brunch idea for Mother’s Day.
Good
Carbsmart? I’m all in!
Another great recipe!! Thanks Farm Star Living!
Another great recipe!
I would love to try this!
Thanks Green Giant for the quick food recipes.
An interesting take on quiche
I absolutely LOVE a good quiche!
This looks absolutely delicious!
I like quiche, thanks!
yum
Yum
Great for Mother’s Day brunch!
You can add anything to this recipe.
That looks so amazing!
Looks so good to eat.
Did someone say pie?!?!?! I’m all in!
Potato pie!
Going to try this
I love quiche, looks so good. Thanks for the recipe.
I like this recipe and I think I will like the potatoes on the top and the bottom because I love potatoes.
A great company dsh!
Sounds great!
Love all potates
Love that this is carbsmart! It looks delicious!
Sounds fabulous
Yummy
Potatoes taste great.
Sounds pretty easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
I like that idea
I need a shredder that makes the shreds a little larger than what I get with the normal shredder. Any suggestions?
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!
I’ve never made a Quiche, so this would be the perfect starter recipe !!
Yum! Now I’m going to add some bacon with the sausage and skip the tomatoes
Looks delicious! I can easily veganize this recipe. Thanks!
Great recipe!
Awesome!
this looks so good!
Subtract the sausage and this looks so good.
Sounds really good!
I need to make this!
Great recipe for the health minded.
Sounds and looks delicious
I love THIS quiche recipe!
Love these yummy recipes!
Wow
That looks so tasty and delicious!
Looks really tasty!
Looks good & easy to make. Ingredients are great.
Looks like it would be healthy
YUM
nice breakfast recipe
breakfast
This is a pretty dish to serve for lunch.
Great recipe! I bet the crust is so crispy!
I’ll take a slice. Yummy!
I love having quiche for supper!
I love having quiche not only for breakfast but for supper too!
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.
Would definitely try!
It’s great this is carb friendly.
I haven’t eaten potatoes in years because I try to avoid carbs. I would love to try these new carbsmart potatoes. Thanks!
This looks yummy!!
This is a keeper recipe in my household, Very good
this looks good
Oh my- nothing to say except – YUM!!!
Would like to try
and here’s me adding more cheese lol
A great recipe
looks good
thanks for the added tips with the eggs and cream
Crispy potato crust sounds great!
It’s like a potato pizza!
Thanks for sharing your recipes.
I love potatoes.
Great for company as well!
Looks like a pizza at first glance. Interested to prepare this dish.
This looks delicious!!
yum I love quiche
I love quiche.
Nice!
Great recipe and will make tomorrow
A very good recipe
I love quiches! I’ll definitely have to try this one! I prefer cheddar cheese so will probably switch this out for provolone.
Looks delicious.
This is a pretty Spring dish recipe!
going to try is with broccoli too
brunch
Love quiche!
Great dish!
I love a one-pot dish
I bet the custard alone is amazing!
I’ll have to try this!
I may try this recipe leaving the skins on the potatoes
Great to keep the carbs down!
This is a great recipe for someone on a low carb diet.
Looks delicious!
Looks like a great low carb meal!
Uhh, yes please! I’ll have to try this.
Looks yummy!
Quiches always look so fancy
The Potatoes Having Half The Carbs From Rice And Pasta Is Great ! Plus The Recipe Look’s Delicious , Healthy & Easy To Make !
Looks delicious!
This really looks good. And both my husband and I would really have to try this one!
Yum!
Looks delicious
I’m hungry to try this!
Yummy
Very Good
This is a good alternative for many on special diets. Attractive and tasty.
be careful of your fingers on the grater when shredding the potatoes…
I’m not much of a quiche fan but this looks good!
This looks yummy
Great summer dish!
I really like this recipe! I will definitely have to try this.
Carb Smart? Great!
Thanks for sharing these yummy recipes with the world ! Makes people a little more happy and hungry !
What a great low carb recipe!
good breakfast
My family would love this recipe!
Love it!
Looks good and healthy
Looks delicious and healthy
IT SOUNDS & LOOKS LIKE SOME SIMPLE AN MIGHT BE GREAT MEAL
Amazing and delicious! Great recipe
Looks good
A little extensive in ingredients and preparation, but looks delicious !!
Another delicious recipe.
THIS WAS WONDERFUL, I SUBSTITUTED RED PEPPER STRIPS FOR THE TOMATOES..WILL MAKE AGAIN
my granddaughter made this
I plan to lessen the ‘heat’ with a milder Italian sausage
good
I love how well the recipe is broken down, simple enough for even me to make it!
Interesting!
I am going to make this recipe when we have our family brunch.
Super easy and delicious!
I’ve never heard of a quiche made with potatoes. This looks yummy!
Looks yummy
Where in my area can I find carb smart potatotes
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.
Looks delicious
Looks good, but not for me.
All your quick meals we greatly enjoy
Looks good !!
I probably would modify the recipe to meet my family’s needs and preferences. Like the potato crust.
This is something I need to try.
Making this the next time my son and daughter-in-law come to visit
Looks good
thinking of adding other seasonal veggies to this one too
Looks like something perfect for breakfast or brunch!
i find this instresting
I can’t get over how good this looks and is , great family dish
It looks delicious and easy to make for my family for breakfast.
Looks good, but I don’t really understand the no carb thing
Looks yummy!
It is beautiful! And sounds delicious!
I did not know how easy this would be to make at home.
Thanks
Love that you use a hot italian sausage in the recipe!
Sounds good but I would omit tomaotes
I’m for sure going to make this recipe. Looks verry yummy.
Looks good.
interesting . . .
looking goog
Looks Good
Now I know what I’m bringing to our next brunch.
Looks so delicious and yummy I can eat it all
These really are delicious and a hit , they’re kid friendly too
What can be used instead of tomatoes?
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!
This is on the menu for Mother’s Day Brunch
Picture looks delicious! I like ways to cut down on carbs. For my personal preference I would use mild Italian sausage or bacon.
Yummy 😋 will try this!
Looks great!
It looks delicious!
Looks very good
Can’t wait to try this
Looks like this would make a good family breakfast
his loooks so flavorful and easy to make
I will definitely have to try this!!!!
Thanks for the recipe ideals..
Can’t wait to try this!!!
I have added this recipe to my collection. Going to try it soon
One dish wonder
What a great brunch recipe!
This looks really good and simple too!
NUMMY NUMS
I love quiche and love that you use potatoes as the crust!
great
My folks would love this dish.
I recently tried making quiche and loved it. This recipe is doable.
This would be great with the fresh vegetables coming in from the garden.
I have never had quiche before
Looks good
This looks great.
I make this at Christmas time..so pretty and of course delicious!
Looks so delicious and easy!
too high in fat for me
I like the different ways to make quiche
Looks good!
this is such a colorful dish
Will replace tomatoes with Red Peppers
I absolutely am thankful for all the ways I’m able to eat potatoes!!
Sounds delicious
I love quiche!
We’re planning on making this for our Sunday meal this weekend, I’m excited to try it
I love that this is using the Carbsmart Potatoes
looks interesting
I love quiche and this one looks good!
I’ll be giving this one a go too, thank you!!
Nice
sounds yummy
so need to try this
This is on my list!
It looks very good, but my Husband has a fear of small tomatoes, So I’d leave them out and replace with red peppers
quiche is a fun way to get your veggies for the day
i will try this looks good
Can’t wait to try this!
Looks good!
Looks yummy
looks yummy
looks Delish!!!
nice presentation
All your recipes looks delicious 😋
Thank you for the beautiful photography and nutrition information!
I love a good quiche and you’d one looks amazing.
We’re growing cherry tomatoes this year. Great idea
This looks tasty.
I like the potato crust
An easy and tasty recipe to try
This looks good other than the tomatoes lol
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.
I love that these potatoes provide 40% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C!!! And the carbs are low! Amazing
I need to try this!
I’ve never made quiche but my husband’s a chef and this looks amazing. I’ll have to try it out soon
This looks delicious and would be great for lunch.
Love a great Quiche.
This looks delicious. I’m going to give it a try.
yum
Looks very good ,must try to make it.
Looks a great recipe.
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.
I love quiche and this looks delicious!
quiche is healthy
This looks really good!!!
I’m always looking for new ways to make quiche!