Hamburger Quiche

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter.

2. 2

   Spread the thawed hash browns evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form a crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.

3. 3

   While the crust bakes, cook the ground beef and onion together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain the fat, crumble the meat, and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and cornstarch. Fold in the first portion of shredded cheese and the beef mixture, then stir in the liquid smoke, bacon bits, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Pour the filling into the prepared hash brown crust.

4. 4

   Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and scatter the remaining shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the filling is puffed and golden. Allow to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.