Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 oz. pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 medium Vidalia or yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided use)
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (cubed)
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Combine hash browns, ham, onion, bell pepper and one cup of cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Add half-and-half, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, pepper until well blended.
  • Stir in the cream cheese.
  • Add the egg mixture to the hash brown mixture and stir well to combine.
  • Place in a greased 9x13” glass baking dish.
  • If desired, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about one hour.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with remaining cup of Cheddar cheese and the green onions.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.