Ingredients

3 cups frozen loose-pack shredded hash browns, thawed1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup diced fully cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup diced green pepper2 large eggs1/2 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes.

Combine the ham, cheese and green pepper; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.