3 c. loose pack, frozen hash potatoes, thawed
1/3 c. butter, melted
4 oz. hot pepper cheese, shredded
6 oz. diced cooked ham (about 1 c.)
4 oz. gouda or Swiss cheese, shredded (1 c.)
1/2 c. light cream
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt

1. Press hash browns between paper towels to remove moisture. Press hash browns onto bottom and up sides of a 9 inch pie plate to form crust.

2. Drizzle melted butter over crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove. Reduce to 350 degrees.

3. Toss ham and cheese and place in crust. Beat the cream with eggs and seasoned salt. Pour over ham and cheese.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Stand for 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings.