Farmers Casserole

Ingredients

1. Nonstick cooking spray
2. 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3. 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
4. 1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
5. 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
6. 4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
7. 1-1/2 cups milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated fat-free milk
8. 1/8 teaspoon salt
9. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 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. 2. In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.
3. 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. 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. 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.