Heat over to 425 degrees. Combine three tablespoons of melted butter with 20 oz of hash browns in a greased pan. Bake about 20 minutes until light brown.
Next, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of milk, 3 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Then, set your oven to 350 degrees, add shallot and cheese to the crust, pour the liquids over the cheese and bake 25-35 minutes.