Hash brown Quiche

So... I got this recipe from Mrs. Paula Deen.  I hardly ever watch TV during the day, but for some reason I was watching her show a few months back and she made this.  And OH MY!!!  It is delicious!  I usually make it for dinner, because it takes a while to cook it all.  Totally worth it though! (check out her link, she has a better picture of it!)

3 cups frozen Hash Browns thawed and drained
4 Tbs. butter melted
3 large eggs beaten
1 cup half and half
3/4 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 cup diced green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Gently press the drained hash browns between paper towels to dry them.  In a 9 inch pie plate toss the hash browns with the melted butter into the plate.  Press them into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.  Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown and starting to crisp.
Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  When the crust is ready, pour egg mixture over it and return it to the oven.  Lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes until the quiche is light golden brown on top and puffed up.

I serve it with toast and bacon.  Really healthy I know, but it is so good.  Let me know what you think!