Farmer’s Casserole

What You Need

•  Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 cups  frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• ¾ cup  shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• 1 cup  diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
• ¼ cup  sliced green onions (2)
• 4  beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
• 1-1/2 cups  milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated fat-free milk
• 1/8  teaspoon salt
• 1/8  teaspoon black pepper

Make It

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. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5. 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. Makes 12 servings.