Ingredients
  Nonstick cooking spray
3  cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3/4  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 *** note: I put 1/2 cup ham, and 1/2 cup hamburg - wicked good!

1/4  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
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 265,
Total Fat (g) 12,
Saturated Fat (g) 6,
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 3,
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
Cholesterol (mg) 175,
Sodium (mg) 590,
Carbohydrate (g) 23,
Total Sugar (g) 3,
Fiber (g) 2,
Protein (g) 17,
Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
Vitamin C (DV%) 13,
Calcium (DV%) 21,
Iron (DV%) 11,
Starch (d.e.) 1.5,
Medium-fat Meat (d.e.) 2,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet