Ingredients

• 3 C. frozen shredded potatoes
• 1/3 C. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 C. finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 C. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ C. finely chopped green bell pepper
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• ½ C. milk
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg

Directions

• Thaw potatoes between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Press potatoes into bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate; drizzle with butter.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.
• Combine ham, cheese, and green pepper; spoon into potato shell
• Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper, stirring well
• Pour egg mixture over ham mixture
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until set; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6-8 servings