Potato "Quiche"

My bible study leader brought this recipe to our last luncheon, and it is delicious! It isn't greasy and heavy like a lot of quiches', it's light yet filling. Brought it to an Easter pot-lock and it was a hit as well.

6 to 8 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup fully cooked diced Ham
5 eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 tsp seasoned salt


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place diced potatoes in microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap with small slits for venting. Microwave on high for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring once. Stir in butter and salt in cooked potatoes; roughly mash potatoes. Spread into a 9 by 13 baking dish, pushing potatoes up along sides to create a crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are browned. Meanwhile, combine cheeses and ham. Spoon into the potato crust. In a bowl, beat eggs, cream and seasoned salt, pour over ham mixture. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in center come out clean.

*The dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the ham, and substituting mushrooms*