HASH BROWN STRATA

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Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, 24 oz
olive oil
1 cup shredded jalapeno cheese, 4 oz
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheeses, 4 oz
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1 roma tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly brown potatoes in olive oil in sauté pan. Press potatoes over the bottom of a greased 9 inch pie plate or tart pan. Sprinkle with the cheese and ham. Whisk milk, butter, eggs and salt in a bowl until blended and pour over the prepared layers. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until la knife inserted in center comes out clean, arranging the tomatoes over the top in a decorative pattern and sprinkling with the basil during the last 10 minutes of the baking process. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6 Texas Tables