SICILIAN POTATO BAKE (HASH BROWNS & MOZZARELLA)

Sicilian Potato Bake (Hash Browns & Mozzarella) image

Provided by Abby Johnson @abbers

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 ounce(s) hashed brown potatoes, divided
1 teaspoon(s) mace, ground
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground
1 tablespoon(s) pepper, freshly ground white
2 tablespoon(s) pepper, ground
1 tablespoon(s) allspice, ground
1 tablespoon(s) bay leaf , crushed
1 tablespoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground
1 tablespoon(s) cloves, ground
- BEAU MONDE INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup(s) lowfat milk
1 teaspoon(s) oregano
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1.5 teaspoon(s) beau monde seasoning
8 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 - thinly sliced tomatoes, divided
1 small thinly sliced onion, divided
1 teaspoon(s) celery seed

Steps:

Prepare Beau Monde seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour into a tightly closed jar and store in a cool, dry place.
Prepare a shallow 6 cup casserole with a little margarine or spray oil.
Layering in order listed, place first 7 ingredients in casserole; use half the amounts for the first 4 ingredients (those marked \"divided\").
Then layer the remaining amounts of the first 4.
Pour milk over top.
Cover with foil, but loosely, so steam can escape.
Bake 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
Remove foil.
Bake 5 more minutes.
Remove and let stand a minute or two before cutting.