Ham and Apple Skillet

Name: Ham and Apple Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed; 1 large apple, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided; 4 eggs; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt

"Here are all the breakfast favorites—hash browns, eggs, ham and cheese—baked together in one pan," notes Patty Kile from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Reduced-fat cheese, fat-free milk and lean meat help trim the fat, while chopped apple adds a hint of sweetness to this easy-to-fix skillet breakfasts.

Ingredients

3 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 tablespoons water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Press potatoes between paper towels to remove moisture; set aside. In a nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook the apple, onion and sage in water over medium heat until apple and onion are tender. Stir in potatoes and ham; heat through. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt; pour over potato mixture (do not stir). Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 242 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Ham and Apple Skillet in Light & Tasty April/May 2003