Ham & Hashbrown Egg Bake

 I made this for a get together with friends. It was very flavorful, I would make it again.

Ham & Hashbrown Egg Bake

20 oz shredded hashbrowns - thawed

16 oz ham - diced

2 cup shredded cheddar

8 egg

1 cup milk

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp salt

dash pepper

In a large mixing bowl, add eggs and milk and mix well. Stir in the seasonings, then add ham, hashbrowns, and cheese. Mix well and pour into a greased 9x13" baking dish. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set. I baked it at 400° for the last 10 minutes to crisp up the top.

Cheese & Bacon Strata

 I made this for an evening with friends. It was delicious, and gone before I remembered to take a picture.

Cheese & Bacon Strata

2 package microwave bacon - cooked

6 eggs

1 1/4 cup milk

1/4 tsp salt

dash pepper

1 1/2 loaves Jimmy John's day old bread - ripped

2 cup shredded cheddar

Microwave the bacon until crispy, cut into small bits into a mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, salt, and pepper and mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, then rip the bread into the bowl and mix well. Let the mixture soak overnight, then spoon into a springform pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 more minutes.