HAM & CHEESE BRUNCH SQUARES



*use shredded hash browns next time

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups (8 ounces) grated Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 package (10 patties) frozen toaster hash brown patties, thawed 
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 eggs
1/2 teaspoon coarsly ground black pepper
8 ounces thickly sliced deli ham
4-5 green onions with tops, divided (1 cup sliced)
3 plum tomatoes
Additional coursely ground black pepper, optional

Preheat oven to 450ยบ.  Brush 13x9 pan with vegetable oil

Crumble hash browns over pan; gently press into an even layer.  Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over hash browns.  Bake 13-15 minutes or until crust starts to brown and cheese is melted.

Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth.  Gradually add eggs and black pepper; whisk until smooth.

Coarsely chop ham.  Slice green onions, reserving 1/4 cup of the tops for garnish.  Place ham and green onions into pan and cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes.  Stir ham and onion mixture into egg mixture.

Remove pan from oven.  Pour egg mixture over the crust.  Return pan to oven; bake 6-8 minutes or until center is set

Meanwhile, slice tomatoes and remove seeds, then dice

Remove pan from oven; top with remaining cheese, tomatoes and reserved onions
Sprinkle with additional black pepper if desired

Cut into squares and serve

*Cooked sausage may be substituted for ham

Recipe from : Pampered Chef

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