Things You'll Need:
- 1.5 pounds of diced potatoes (or 1 large bag frozen hashbrowns)
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 12 eggs
- small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (or 15 ounce can, drained well)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound meat (diced ham, crumbled bacon or sausage)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 9 x13 baking dish
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2
Melt margarine in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
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Step 3
Spread the diced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. If you are using frozen hash browns there is no need to thaw first.
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Step 4
Spread chopped onion and tomato over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Step 5
Spread your choice of meat over the vegetables. You can use either 1/2 pound cubed ham, 1/2 pound crumbled bacon or 1/2 pound crumbled sausage. If you are preparing the night before stop at this point and cover the dish and place in the refrigerator.
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Step 6
Beat 12 eggs and pour over the meat.
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Step 7
Sprinkle the red and green pepper over the eggs. Do not skimp on the peppers. This is what gives the casserole its Christmas color.
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Step 8
Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese gets bubbly.
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Step 10
Allow casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Comments
Kallicat said
on 12/25/2008 I have made a similar dish myself for years but this article has provided me with some alternate ingredients. To change up your recipe, you might try monterey jack cheese instead of cheddar.
jmessina10 said
on 12/13/2008 This looks real good.