Wake Up Casserole “For our family Easter brunch, I substituted frozen hash brown patties for bread slices and we all just loved it. It’s very simple and can be made the night before.” From Marsha Baker, Pioneer, Ohio

Serves 8 to 12

Ingredients:

8 frozen hash brown patties

4 cups shredded Colby- Jack or Cheddar

2 cups cubed ham

7 eggs

1 cup whole milk

1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9- inch nonstick metal cake pan.

2. Arrange the hash brown patties over the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cheese and ham evenly over the patties.

3. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until well blended. Stir in the milk, salt, and mustard; mix well. Pour the egg mixture

evenly over the cheese and ham.

4. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes longer, or until the edges are golden and

a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

TIPS FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN

You may substitute sausage or bacon for the ham, if desired.