- 6 tablespoons CRISCO® Oil
- 4 cups frozen shredded potatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound baked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 12 eggs
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa, heated
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat CRISCO(R) Oil in 10- or 12-inch skillet on medium heat.
- Add potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook 8 minutes or until almost brown. Add ham. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Turn occasionally with spatula.
- Blend eggs with milk, Italian seasoning and remaining 1 teaspoon salt while potatoes are cooking. Place the potatoes into a 9″ x 13″, casserole dish sprayed with CRISCO(R) Non-Stick Cooking Spray. Stir the eggs into the potatoes.
- Bake covered at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven.
- Bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted and eggs are set. Turn oven to broil and continue to cook, about 2 minutes, or until top is nicely browned. Allow to cool 10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares. Serve topped with heated salsa.