SPICY HASH BROWNS

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These easy hash browns really rise to the occasion at any breakfast gathering. They're group-approved specialties that are guaranteed to please.-Mike Marratzo, Florence, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 90-100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

25 pounds potatoes, peeled
2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, diced
2-1/2 pounds onions, chopped
2-1/2 pounds green peppers, chopped
1/2 pound fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 cup butter, divided
2 jars (4 ounces each) pimientos, drained and chopped
10 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
8 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in several large stock pots and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Chill several hours or over night., Grate potatoes into several large bowls; set aside. In a several large skillets, saute the ham, onions and peppers in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Cool 10 minutes; add to potatoes. Add pimientos and seasonings. , On a large griddle, cook potatoes in remaining butter until browned; turn over and cook the second side until browned. Place half of the potatoes on a platter; top with cheese and remaining potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.