Christmas Morning Hash Brown Casserole

Submitted by sheila.lane

"I make this for Christmas brunch every year and it has become a family favourite. I love that you can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning.  It can also be made without the ham for vegetarians."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 two pound bag frozen hash browns
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cubed ham
• 10 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat oil in skillet. .
2. Add hash browns, onion and green pepper.
3. Cook until veggies soften and potatoes begin to brown. .
4. Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam.
5. Spread potato mixture in bottom of pan.
6. Top with ham.
7. Pour eggs over all and season with salt and pepper. .
8. Gently stir to coat evenly with egg.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.
10. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. .
11. Bake, covered, for 25 minute at 375 degrees. .
12. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer.