6 tablespoons Crisco Oil
4 cups frozen shredded potatoes, (or 4 Idaho or Russet
...potatoes, peeled and shredded)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound baked ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
12 eggs
6 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar,
...Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa, heated
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat Crisco Oil in 10 or 12 inch skillet on medium
heat. Add potatoes. Sprinkle with
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook 8 minutes or until
almost brown. Add ham. Cook 2 to
3 minutes more. Turn occasionally with spatula.
Blend eggs with milk, Italian seasoning, and remaining
1 teaspoon salt while potatoes are cooking. Place the
potatoes into a 9" x 13" casserole dish sprayed with
Crisco Non Stick Cooking Spray. Stir the eggs into the
potatoes.
Bake covered at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese and return to
the oven.
Bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted and eggs
are set. Turn oven to broil and continue to cook, about
2 minutes, or until top is nicely browned. Allow to cool
10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares. Serve topped
with heated salsa.
Makes 8 servings.