Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups colby, & monterey jack cheese blend grated, divided

• 1 (22 1/2 ounce) package frozen toaster hash brown patties, thawed (10 patties)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 8 ounces thickly sliced deli ham
• 4-5 green onions with tops, divided (1 cup sliced)
• 3 plum tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat over to 450 degrees. Lightly brush a 9x13 pan with oil.

2. 2

   Crumble hash browns over pan, press gently 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.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs and black pepper; whisk until smooth. Add ham (or your cooked sausage or bacon) and 3/4 cup of the green onions to the egg mixture.

4. 4

   When the crust is done pour egg mixture over crust. Return pan to oven and bake 6-8 minutes or until center is set (I had to bake mine 20 minutes).

5. 5

   Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and dice.

6. 6

   Remove pan from oven and top with remaining cheese, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup green onions. Sprinkle with additional black pepper, if desired.

7. 7

   Cut into squares and serve.