Do-Ahead Breakfast Bake
Contributed by Diane S.

                         Do-Ahead Breakfast Bake

Recipe By     : Bisquick Magazine Oct 1999
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker                    Breakfast
                Eggs&Cheese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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          1 to 2 cups   diced fully cooked ham
   2      packages      Betty Crocker Hash Brown potatoes
   1      medium        green bell pepper -- chopped (1 cup)
   1      tablespoon    instant chopped onion
   2      cups          shredded cheddar cheese
   3      cups          milk
   1      cup           bisquick® baking mix
     1/2  tsp           salt
   4                    eggs

Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.  Mix ham, potatoes, bell
pepper, onion and 1 cup of the cheese.  Spread in baking dish

Stir milk, baking mix, salt and eggs until blended.  Pour over potato
mixture.  Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.  Cover and refrigerate at
least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Uncover and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light
golden brown around edges and cheese is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before
serving.  12 servings.

Calories per serving 435 (calories from fat 110); Fat 12 g (Saturated 6g);
Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 650mg; Carbohydrate 70g; Protein 18 mg

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NOTES : This is a perfect make ahead dish for a crowd.

Variation:  For variety, stir in fresh or canned mushroom slices with the
potatoes or sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 cup Bac`Os bacon flavor bits or chips with
the remaining cheese.