Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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I am not a morning person. In fact, if you catch me before I fully wake up, you make meet a bear.

However, this hash brown breakfast casserole is so easy to make, even the growliest bear will have no problems making it work.

Its also very filling and not too bad on the pocketbook.

To make Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, you will need:

• 6 Medium sized eggs
• 3 lbs dice potatoes (I use the frozen “Southern Style” hash browns)
• 1 1/12 Cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 4 Small ham steaks
• Seasonings: pepper, salt, onion powder
• 1/2 cup milk

1. Start by browning the hash browns. Many recipes for breakfast casserole skip this step, but I really like the flavor and texture browning them adds. Also, pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2.  While the hash browns are browning, cube up the ham steaks. Alternatively, you can buy already cubed ham, but to me, the expense isn’t worth it since it takes just minutes to do at home.

3. Add the cubed ham to the hash browns and allow to sizzle for a while in the skillet. Add this to spray coated a 6 or 8 qt baking dish.

4. Whisk Together: Eggs, 1/2 cup milk, a dash of Salt, dash of Pepper and Dash of Onion Powder. Add Garlic powder if you like it. Pour over hash brown/ham mix evenly.

5. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes on 350 degrees F. Bake uncovered.

To test if it is done, and eggs are fully cooked, just insert a knife like you would to check a cake and if it comes out clean, you are done!

Enjoy!