Farmhouse Casserole

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes

• 3/4 cup shredded shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

• 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)

• 4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed

• 1-1/2 cups milk

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Directions

1. Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onions.

2. In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.

3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

4. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above through step 2. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.