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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Yummy...Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares

I had a request for more breakfast recipes, so here is another one I use often.  I love it. I make it sometimes for supper, I love to have breakfast for supper!!  I hope you enjoy!!!!


Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares
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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 cups (8 ounces) grated Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided

1 package (22.5 ounces) frozen toaster hash brown patties, thawed (10 patties)

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

12 eggs

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

8 ounces thickly sliced deli ham

4-5 green onions with tops, divided (1 cup sliced) or you could use regular onion.

3 plum tomatoes (I did not use tomatoes)

Additional coarsely ground black pepper (optional)


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly brush Large Bar Pan with oil using Basting Brush. Grate cheese  or use already shredded cheese. Crumble hash browns over bar pan; press gently into an even layer. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over hash browns. Bake 13-15 minutes or until crust starts to brown and cheese is melted.

2. Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth using whisk. Gradually add eggs and black pepper; whisk until smooth. On Cutting Board, coarsely chop ham. Slice green onions, reserving 1/4 cup of the tops for garnish. Place ham and remaining green onions into (8-in.) Sauté Pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until hot. Stir ham mixture into egg mixture.

3. Remove bar pan from oven. Pour egg mixture over crust. Return bar pan to oven; bake 6-8 minutes or until center is set. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds and dice. Remove bar pan from oven; top with remaining cheese, tomatoes and reserved green onions. Sprinkle with additional black pepper, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Yield: 12 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tip: To soften cream cheese, microwave on HIGH 15-20 seconds or until softened. Whisk until smooth.

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