Ham and Cheese Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Noo...I didn't freak out and eat carbs already!! I remembered that I needed to share this recipe. This is sooooo easy to make and so good! You can also freeze it and bake it later. It's good for breakfast, brunch, dinner, whatever. You'll love it! Ingredients and directions are below.....

8 frozen hash brown patties
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb cubed fully cooked ham
7 eggs
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1. Place hash brown patties in a single layer in a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish. (Use a disposable aluminum pan - no cleanup!)

2. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and mustard. Add the ham and cheese and pour the mixture over the hash brown patties.

3. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15 min longer or until edges are golden brown and a knife inserted.

If you want to make it ahead and freeze it, mix all of the ingredients together except for the hashbrown patties. Pour into a ziploc bag and freeze flat. When you're ready to bake it, thaw it out overnight, and then place the hash brown patties in the greased pan, pour the mixture over and bake according to the directions. You can absolutely freeze the eggs, milk and cheese. I've never had a problem and have not ever noticed a difference between freezing it first and baking it right then...if that makes sense :)

This makes an EXCELLENT chili cook off breakfast - you might want to make two...it'll go fast!