This recipe for Potato Pie Crust is incredibly easy and complements any savory pie! Made with frozen hashbrowns, this super simple pie crust is a must-try.

A fully baked potato pie crust in a white pie plate.

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No doubt about it, this Potato Crust is unlike any pie crust you've tried before. You can whip up this easy-to-make crust in no time using frozen hash brown potatoes, olive oil, and your favorite spices.

This crust is great because it's fool-proof, and a super versatile base for many savory pies. It goes great with a Breakfast Pie featuring eggs, cheese and bacon or you can whip up a Broccoli Quiche or even a Cheeseburger Pie!

Here is What You Need to Make It

Here is an overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. The full recipe is listed below in greater detail.

frozen shredded hash browns (one of the things that makes this pie crust so simple is that you can easily find frozen hash browns in most grocery stores. No need to shred a potato at home! Sometimes, I even pick up seasoned hash browns, which work well, depending on the recipe I plan to use the pie crust with)
olive oil(this helps brown the potatoes!)
salt + pepper (or feel free to spice up your potatoes with other seasoning like chili powder, or cumin or garlic!)

How to Make It

Making this recipe is as uncomplicated as it gets. You don't even need to defrost the hashbrowns before you use them!

Step-by-Step Visual Overview

Here is a quick overview of the steps to make this Potato Pie Crust. This is not the actual recipe, which is located at the end of this article and has much greater detail to ensure success.

Frozen hashbrowns inside of a pie plate.

Step 1: Lightly oil the pie dish, add in the frozen hashbrowns, additional oil, salt and pepper.

Stirring together the ingredients for a pie crust made from frozen potatoes.

Step 2: Stir together to combine, then bake for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Carefully remove the crust from the oven and using a spoon, form the pie crust by pushing the potatoes up the sides of the pie plate to form the edges.

Pressing down frozen hashbrown potatoes for a pie crust.

Step 4: Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the edges. If desired, the potatoes can be packed down using a flat measuring cup.

What Type of Pies to Bake with Potato Pie Crust

This pie crust is great to use for savory pies. However, it should be said this is not a sturdy pie crust, and the potatoes will not be a moisture proof barrier between the pie filling and the crust. The potatoes almost cook with the filling.

But the neutral flavor of potatoes makes them versatile, complementing a variety of fillings like this Ham and Cheese Quiche, Zucchini Pie with Goat Cheese and Herbs or this Fresh Corn Pie. Additionally, this is a good traditional pie crust alternative with gluten sensitivities.

A fully baked breakfast pie with a hashbrown crust and bacon, eggs, onions and cheese.

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Potato Pie Crust

Recipe by Kelli Avila

Learn how to make a delicious Potato Pie Crust using frozen hash browns. This easy-to-make, fool-proof crust is perfect for savory pies and there's no need to defrost the hash browns beforehand!

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Total Time42 minutes
Yield1 9-inch pie crust

Ingredients

16 ounce bag shredded hash browns, frozen
1 tablespoon oil, plus more for the pie dish
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF and place a rack in the lower part of the oven.
Lightly oil a 9-inch pie dish. Add in the frozen hash browns, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and mix together to combine. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, carefully form the pie crust by pushing the potatoes up the sides of the pie plate to form the edges. Then, use the spoon to push down the potatoes on the bottom of the pie plate in a compact, even layer.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked through.
The pie crust is now ready to use in your desired filling. It can sit for 1 day at room temperature, covered, before use.

Prep Time: 00:02
Cook Time: 00:40
Category: Pie Crust
Method: Bake

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Hashbrown Potato Pie Crust