Ingredients

1 bag (32 oz) Shredded Hash browns, thawed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups ham, chopped (or sausage)
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion

Herbs (optional)

1 package of frozen spinach (optional)
2¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided (save ¼ cup of topping)
8 eggs
1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray

In a very large bowl, combine hashbrowns, butter, salt and pepper

Saute meat, onions and peppers, add drained spinach if you like, at the end and steam out some of the liquid.

Add cheese, butter and herbs, then the meat mixture and stir until well combined.  

Spread mixture into baking dish evenly. The pan will be very full, don't worry the eggs will be absorbed into the mixture.

In a small bowl, combine the eggs and milk

Pour evenly over hashbrown mixture

Top with ¼ cup cheese

Baking at 375 degrees for 60 minutes, with pan covered with foil. Remove foil and continue cooking for about 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make Ahead

Mix casserole following instructions. Cover in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator over night. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Bake following instructions.