Farmer's Casserole

 

 

 

3 cups shredded hash-brown potatoes

1  cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with jalapeño peppers

1 1/2  cups diced cooked ham or Canadian bacon

1/2 cup sliced green onions

4 large eggs, beaten

2 cups half and half

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Grease a quiche pan or deep-dish pie pan.
Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle with cheese, ham and green onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.
Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until center is set.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
 

Tips:

Cheddar cheese may be used for Monterey jack cheese.

Add Tabasco for a bit of a kick.
May be made ahead several hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Serve with sour cream.