Cheddar-Green Onion Hash Brown Crust Bake

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Use a little of the olive oil to coat a 9-inch pie dish or 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Wrap the shredded potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
3. In a bowl, toss the potato with the remaining olive oil, half of the salt, half of the black pepper and the garlic powder.
4. Press the potato firmly over the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form a crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and crisp.
5. While the crust bakes, whisk the eggs with the milk, the remaining half of the salt and the remaining half of the black pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the cheddar and three-quarters of the green onion.
6. Lower the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the egg mixture into the hot crust, then scatter the remaining quarter of the cheddar over the top and dust with the smoked paprika.
7. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center is set and reaches 160°F (71°C).
8. Rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle with the remaining quarter of the green onion, and cut into 4 wedges or squares.