3 cups frozen loose-pack shredded hash browns or 5 patties, thawed and broken apart
1/3 c. butter
1 c. diced ham
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (or 1/2 c. Swiss and 1/2 c. cheddar)
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbls. chopped onion, if desired
4 eggs
1 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
Press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10-inch pie plate. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
Combine ham, cheese, green pepper and onion; spoon over crust.
In a small bowl beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over all and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.