Kids Can Make: Hash Brown, Tomato and Mozzarella Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish with 2 teaspoons of the oil.
3. 3
   Toss the hash browns, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl to mix well. Gently press the hash browns into the prepared pie dish to form a crust, and spray with cooking spray.
4. 4
   Bake the crust until it begins to look dry, about 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees F, and bake until golden brown, 20 minutes more; set aside until cool to the touch. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
5. 5
   Beat the eggs, half-and-half, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
6. 6
   Place the tomatoes, basil and chives on the crust, pour the egg mixture over them and top with the mozzarella.
7. 7
   Bake until the center is firm and the quiche no longer jiggles, 35 to 40 minutes.
8. 8
   Let cool for 20 minutes, then slice and serve.