Day 6 - Ham & Swiss Hash Brown Bake

Day 6 brings us this recipe from Very Best Baking.

Ham & Swiss Hash Brown Bake

1 bag (16 oz) or 4 1/2 cups frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes

2 cups (about 8 oz.) cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 

1 can (12 fl. oz.) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk

1 can (10 oz.) condensed reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup 

1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard 

1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed of moisture 

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400º F. Grease 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole dish.

COMBINE potatoes, ham, evaporated milk, soup, mustard and pepper in large bowl. Pour half of potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with spinach and top top with remaining potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

BAKE for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Verdict:

This was an easy recipe to make and the kids enjoyed helping.  They both add everything I gave them.  I thought it was a bit too peppery (I added 1/2 tsp of pepper).  If I made this again I would definitely cut the pepper in half.