Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 c (8 oz.) grated Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese, blend, divide
1 package (22.5 oz) frozen toaster hash brown patties, thawed (10 patties)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
12 eggs
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
8 oz. thickly sliced deli ham
4-5 green onions with tops, divided (1 cup sliced)
3 plum tomatoes
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Oil 9" x 13" pan.
Grate cheese. Crumble hash browns over bottom of pan; press gently into
an even layer.
Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the hash browns. Bake 13-15 minutes or until crust starts to brown and cheese is melted.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add eggs and black pepper; whisk until smooth. Coarsely chop
ham. Slice green onions, reserving 1/4 cup of the tops for garnish.
Place ham and remaining green onions into a saute
pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until hot. Stir ham
mixture into egg mixture.
3. Remove pan from oven. Pour egg mixture over
crust. Return pan to oven; bake 6-8 minutes or until center is set.
Meanwhile slice tomatoes in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds and dice.
Remove pan from oven; top with remaining cheese,
tomatoes and reserved green onions. Sprinkle with additional black
pepper if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Makes 12 servings.
