Hash Brown Crust Quiche - Print Version - Taste Like Magic

Ingredients

• 20 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1/2-1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms (or your favorite variety)
• 2 small leeks, rinsed and thinly sliced (or substitute shallots or sweet onion)
• 1/2 small red pepper, diced
• 6 oz marinated or brined artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 slices prosciutto ham (or cooked bacon or diced ham)
• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese, freshly grated (or substitute Gouda, Swiss, Cheddar)