Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

• Cooking spray
• 12 ounces frozen fat-free, no-salt-added shredded hash brown potatoes
• 4 ounces lower-sodium, low-fat ham, thinly sliced and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion, thawed if frozen
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts) (about 9 medium)
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 finely chopped medium fresh jalapeno or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 ounces shredded low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Lightly spray a 9-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the Cheddar.
4. Spoon into the baking dish.
5. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in half the Cheddar.
7. Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar.
8. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the Cheddar is melted.
9. You can save almost 40 minutes by using your microwave when preparing this dish.
10. In a 9-inch square microwaveable baking dish, stir together all the ingredients except the Cheddar.
11. Cook, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring every 5 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with all the Cheddar.
13. Cook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute, or until the Cheddar is melted.
14. (Per Serving)
15. Calories: 201
16. Total Fat: 2.5g
17. Saturated: 1.5g
18. Trans: 0.0g
19. Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
20. Monounsaturated: 1.0g
21. Cholesterol: 23mg
22. Sodium: 445mg
23. Carbohydrates: 28g
24. Fiber: 2g
25. Sugars: 9g
26. Protein: 17g
27. Dietary Exchanges
28. 2 Starch
29. 1 Very Lean Meat

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ham-and-hash-brown-casserole-375769 (may not work)