Farmer’s Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup diced cooked ham cooked breakfast; sausage or bacon
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
• 4 beaten eggs or 1 cup Egg Beaters
• 1 -1/2 cups milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onions.
2. In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
4. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above through step 2. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
6. Farmer’s Casserole for 12: Prepare as above, except double all ingredients and use a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.