FLORENTINE EGG BAKE

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This flavorful breakfast bake comes together quickly using handy convenience foods, including refrigerated hash browns, biscuit mix and store-bought pesto. For a seafood variation, replace the ham with crabmeat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the hash browns and oil. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. , Combine the spinach and Swiss cheese; sprinkle over crust. Top with ham. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and pesto. Combine the biscuit mix, salt and pepper; add to egg mixture. Stir in the Asiago cheese. Pour over ham. , Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.