Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons oil
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4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (use the shredded hash browns)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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4 -5 green onions, chopped
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cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons seasoning salt, divided (or to taste)
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black pepper
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1 lb cooked ham, cubed (can use more or less)
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12 large eggs
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1/4 cup whipping cream (or use full-fat milk or 18% table cream)
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1 pinch italian seasoning
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2 cups grated old cheddar cheese (or to taste)
Instructions
- Set oven to 375 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet; add in frozen shredded potatoes, both onions, cayenne pepper (if using) 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; cook for about 8-10 minutes or until just very lightly browned.
- Add in ham and cook for 3 minutes more, mixing occasionally with a wooden spoon or spatula; transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs with whipping cream, Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt then pour the egg mixture into the baking dish; toss with the potatoes.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with about 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; return to oven uncovered for another 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and eggs are set.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.