Loaded Baked Potato Quiche Recipe (2024)

Last Updated on April 25, 2020 by Diane Hoffmaster

This Loaded Baked Potato Quiche Recipe has been sponsored but all opinions are my own.

Looking for a filling quiche recipe for dinner? This homemade quiche has all the flavors of a loaded baked potato. Cubes of cooked potato, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onion. An easy egg recipe for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

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Is potato quiche tasty? YES!

One of my all time favorite meals is a loaded baked potato. In my mind, the potato is really nothing more than a vessel to get all the other delicious goodness into my mouth. My favorite toppings include cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and broccoli.

It may sound a bit odd but I love broccoli on my loaded baked potato and I feel a tad less guilty about my dollop or two of sour cream if there is a vegetable on my plate with it! So, when I was sent a delicious package of Cabot cheese and asked to create something for their #QuicheFeast campaign I knew that a loaded baked potato quiche recipe would be a delicious creation. (if you are a fan of good cheddar, check out my cheddar cheese cookies!)

How do you make homemade quiche?

If you have never learned how to make quiche, let me just say that it is incredibly easy. You need a pie crust, eggs, half and half and whatever types of goodies you want in your filling. My mom used to make a ham and cheese quiche recipe on a regular basis.

This potato quiche recipe is quick to assemble, although they do need to cook for an hour. The good thing about homemade quiche is that you can make it up ahead of time and it reheats really well. If you take some time to make one on the weekend, a quiche is the perfect easy dinner recipe...just heat and eat!

Make quiche ahead of time!

This quiche recipe is not only delicious for dinner but would also make a wonderful breakfast, brunch or lunch recipe. The combination of eggs, cheese, broccoli, potatoes and bacon make it perfect for just about any time of day.

After an afternoon of shopping with the teens and carving pumpkins, I was glad I had made this quiche recipe in the morning and didn't have to worry about cooking dinner. For the tastiest results, don't skimp on the ingredients. Fresh broccoli, homemade pie crust and a nice sharp Cabot cheddar made this quiche recipe absolutely perfect.

Making quiche crust from scratch

I don't make homemade pie crust very often but I had no desire to venture out to the store to buy one. Pie crust is really very easy to make. Just flour, salt, water, and butter. Add in a little elbow grease for the rolling pin and you have a homemade pie crust for your next quiche recipe.

And you really can taste a difference compared to the store bought one. Whenever I attempt to make one, I am always surprised at how easy it really is. Check out the all butter pie crust recipe on King Arthur Flour to get started making your own.

How do you make a quiche from scratch?

If you choose to try making your own quiche recipe, remember that the fillings can be swapped out for your favorite foods. Use ham instead of bacon or spinach in place of broccoli.

You really just need to almost fill up the pie crust with your 'goodies' and then pour the egg/half and half combination over the top. The possibilities are endless, although I must admit I am a huge fan of anything that has bacon and cheddar cheese in it!

Love this potato quiche recipe? Try these egg recipes, too:

Easy Baked Egg Recipe with Parmesan and Rosemary: Skip the scrambled eggs and whip up something unique!
Southwestern Quinoa Egg Breakfast Bowl Recipe: An incredibly easy way to get loads of grain, veggies, and protein, into your diet without a lot of work.
Ham and Cheddar Frittata Recipe with Fresh Herbs: With an absolute abundance of fresh herbs in the garden right now, this ham and cheese frittata was delicious.

Loaded Baked Potato Quiche Recipe

Looking for a delicious quiche recipe to use up too many eggs? This loaded baked potato quiche is made with potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and all your favorite potato toppings. A filling quiche dinner idea that the whole family will love.

Loaded Baked Potato Quiche Recipe

This loaded baked potato quiche recipe is made with potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions. A filling quiche dinner idea that the whole family will love.

Prep Time45 minutes

Cook Time1 hour

Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pie crust for 9 inch pie dish
½ to ¾ cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 6 to 8 slices)
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets, lightly steamed but still firm
10 ounces Cabot cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups shredded hashbrown potatoes (I found them in the refrigerator section near the cheese and eggs)
3 green onions (tops only) chopped. Save a few aside for topping the quiche after baking
5 eggs
¾ cup half and half
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
sour cream for topping if desired

Instructions

Into the pie crust, layer the shredded potatoes, the bacon, broccoli, cheddar cheese and green onions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the half and half and pepper
Pour the egg mixture over the filling in the crust
Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean
Let cool 15 minutes
Cut and serve with a dollop of sour cream and additional green onions if desired

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 580Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 849mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g

Nutrition information not always accurate

Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy. She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time. You can learn more about her HERE.

Loaded Baked Potato Quiche Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the best toppings for a baked potato? ›

Loading up your potatoes is easy. Turn crispy potato skins into a hearty meal by filling them with classic potato pairings, like sour cream, bacon, and cheese. Or, grab a few baking potatoes (such as russets) to top with buffalo chicken, steak and spinach, or cowboy beans.

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The best side dishes to serve with baked potatoes are grilled vegetables, steamed broccoli, Caesar salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped asparagus, garlic green beans, chili, coleslaw, roasted tomatoes, spinach and artichoke dip, BBQ chicken, buffalo cauliflower, and Greek salad.

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Is a loaded baked potato healthy? ›

Unhealthy toppings

Baked potatoes may also go from a nutritious side dish to one that's high in fat or calories, depending on the toppings you add. Butter, sour cream, fatty cheeses, and bacon are some of the most common toppings people add to baked potatoes.

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Why are restaurant baked potatoes so good? ›

The olive oil helps the seasonings adhere to the surface of the potato. To save time, restaurants often apply the oil with a spray bottle. Thanks to their naturally high starch content, which creates a plush texture under heat, Russet potatoes make a good fit for baking.

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Some say wrapping baked potatoes in aluminum foil helps them cook faster (aluminum conducts heat, then traps it), and it does keep them hot for longer once they come out of the oven, which is why we think restaurants use this method. Wrapping potatoes will also give you a softer, steamed skin, if that's what you like.

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Q: Why is it common to salt the exterior of a baked potato? A: Chefs started doing this years ago to allow the salt to absorb or draw out the moisture of the potato while baking, which results in a dry, fluffy potato.

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Do you rinse baked potatoes before baking? ›

You should certainly rinse the potatoes — we prefer russets — to remove any dirt and debris. You can even give them a quick scrub with a vegetable brush. But you need to dry the spuds well after the bath. Excess moisture on the skin can seep into the potato during baking and cause soggy skins.

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