Monday, April 25, 2011

Farmer's Casserole



3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
3/4 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese with Jalapeno peppers (3 ounces)
1 cup diced fully cooked ham or Canadian bacon
1/4 cup sliced green onion
4 beaten eggs or 1 cup frozen egg product
1 - 12 ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated skim milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
 
Grease a 2-quart square baking dish. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham and green onion. In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, pepper and salt. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish. This dish may be covered and refrigerated at this point for several hours or overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes (55-60 minutes if made ahead and chilled) or until center appears set. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.