Overnight Egg Casserole
From her home in Fort Collins, Colorado, Jennifer Howell notes, “I love how easy it is to assemble this savory egg casserole. Putting it together the night before really frees up your time the next morning.”9 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour + standing
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Salsa, optional
Directions
- In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, layer the hash browns, ham,
- chilies and cheeses. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and
- pepper; pour over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,
- uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the
- center comes out clean. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Serve with salsa
- if desired. Yield: 9 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 203 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 175 mg cholesterol, 407 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.