Sausage Crusted Quiche with Hash Browns

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2 . Stage

Cook breakfast sausage according to package directions; set aside.

3 . Stage

In a skillet, brown the hash browns in butter until crisp.

4 . Stage

Spread hash browns into the bottom of a greased 9-in. deep dish pie plate (about 1-3/4 in. deep)

5 . Stage

Sprinkle cheese into center of the pie plate.

6 . Stage

Arrange breakfast sausage around the edge of the pie plate at a slight angle; using cheese to help hold up the links.

7 . Stage

In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, onion powder, salt and pepper; pour into pie plate.

8 . Stage

Arrange tomato slices on top of quiche; sprinkle with chives.

9 . Stage

Cover sausage at edge of quiche with foil to prevent overbrowning.

10 . Stage

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until eggs are set. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting.