Hands On: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, divided
3 cups (750 mL) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup (60 mL) diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 slice deli ham, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped asparagus
1 small red apple, peeled, cored and diced
3 eggs
2/3 cup (150 mL) milk
1/3 cup (75 mL) shredded Gruyère cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Melt half of the butter in small saucepan; toss with shredded hash browns. Press firmly into bottom and up side of 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until starting to crisp. Reduce temperature to 350°F (180°C).
Heat remaining butter in skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add ham, asparagus and apple; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus begins to soften.
Scatter onion, garlic, ham, asparagus and apple over bottom of potato crust.
Whisk together eggs, milk, Gruyère, Parmesan, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour into pie plate.
Tips:
1. If you prefer to use fresh potatoes, boil or bake them (or use leftover baked potatoes). Let cool. Peel and shred coarsely. Add ½ tsp (2 mL) salt to mixture along with melted butter and proceed as per recipe.
2. Use red apples, such as McIntosh or Royal Gala.
