COUNTRY PEPPER OMELET PIE

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I developed this recipe combining potatoes and eggs over 30 years ago as a way to satisfy my family's hearty appetites. The green and red peppers really add a festive flair to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
3-1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 small green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 large eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute 1/2 cup onion in oil until tender. Add the potatoes and half of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are thawed and softened, about 5 minutes. , Pat potatoes onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep dish pie plate. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, saute the peppers, and remaining onion in butter until tender. Spoon over potato crust. Top with cheese. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, paprika, parsley and remaining salt and pepper. Pour over all. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.