Breakfast Lovin' from the Oven #SP5
- 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes O'Brien Hash Browns
- 12 eggs
- 7 ounces ham steaks, cut into 1-inch dice (good quality)
- 8 cups cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar or cheddar or pepper jack mix preferred)
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 13" x 9" glass casserole dish.
- In a large saute pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of butter or oil.
- Add the entire bag of the O'Brien potatoes and lightly salt and pepper the potatoes.
- Brown the potatoes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, add more butter or oil if necessary.
- Add the browned potatoes to the 13" x 9" casserole, spreading to cover the bottom.
- Lightly brown the diced ham in the saute pan with a little bit of butter or oil, if necessary.
- Spoon the ham in an even layer on top of the potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese across the ham.
- Make-Ahead Tip: The casserole can be prepared to this point up to 24 hours in advance.
- Cover with casserole lid or plastic wrap and foil and refrigerate.
- When ready to bake, continue with the directions as written below.
- You may need to bake a bit longer since the ingredients will be cold.
- Crack all 12 eggs into a blender or food processor.
- Add a 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and 1/2 of the salad dressing (about 4 oz.).
- Blend until well combined and bubbles start to form on top of the egg mixture.
- Carefully pour egg mixture over the cheese, ham and potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the top of the eggs with the remaining dressing and shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes to start to set the eggs.
- Turn the oven down to 350 degrees without removing the casserole or opening the oven door.
- Bake for another 40-50 minutes until the egg bake is set and the cheese on top is beautifully browned.
- You may check that the eggs are done by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the dish, it should be mostly dry.
- Slice in squares and serve alongside a fruit or green salad.
- This dish goes very well with a mimosa!
potatoes obrien, eggs, ham steaks, cheese, italian salad dressing
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/breakfast-lovin-from-the-oven-sp5-514803 (may not work)