Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups cooked cubed ham
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (or just cheddar, or just monterey jack)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease/spray a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large skillet over med-high heat, melt butter; add onion, green pepper, and tomato and saute for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add flour to skillet and stir briskly until flour is absorbed.
  • Add broth, milk, hashbrowns, ham, pepper, salt, and parsley to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the cheese; stir to combine well.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered for about 30 minutes or until sides bubbly and top is slightly browning.