Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bag broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 c. refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
  • .13 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Method

  • In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender, stirring once.
  • Transfer broccoli mixture to medium bowl.
  • In large bowl, combine potatoes, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add half the potato mixture, gently patting with rubber spatula to cover bottom of skillet.
  • Leaving 1-inch border, top potatoes with broccoli mixture.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar over broccoli.
  • Cover cheese with remaining potatoes, patting to edge of skillet.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Place large round platter or cookie sheet upside down over skillet.
  • Grasping platter and skillet firmly together, very carefully and quickly flip skillet over to invert pancake onto platter.
  • Slide pancake back into skillet.
  • Cook 5 minutes longer or until browned.