Easy and Quick Breakfast Casserole

BIG_CHIEF's Note:

Can be assembled the night before. Remove from refrigerator and allow to sit while the oven heats up. This is really nice with biscuits & honey and a little fresh fruit alongside.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 frozen hash brown patties
• 4 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 lb cooked ham , cubed
• 7 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• 2 -3 tablespoons onions , finely chopped (optional)
• 1 ½ tablespoons parsley , chopped fine (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place hash brown patties in a single layer in a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish. Cover evenly with ham and cheese.
3. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and mustard and optional ingredients, if using. Pour evenly over ham and cheese.
4. Cover and bake for one hour. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.