Classic Prairie Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (20 ounce) package simply potatoes® shredded hash browns
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and patted dry
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium cauliflower (broken or chopped into small florets)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees. using 1 tablespoon olive oil, spread oil around bottom and sides of a deep dish 9-inch casserole pan. in medium size mixing bowl combine hash brown potato , onion and 1 beaten egg, mix well. press and pat mixture in the prepared pan. bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, then brush with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes more.remove from oven.
• 2 while crust is baking, prepare the filling. in a medium skillet saute the bacon,onion and garlic in remaining olive oil until soft add the spinach, red pepper, cauliflower, thyme and salt. cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3 in a small bowl beat 2 eggs with milk .
• 4 to build pie sprinkle ½ cup goat cheese , ½ cheddar over potato crust, then the add vegetables, then the rest of cheese. pour the egg and milk mixture over the top. bake in a 400 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. slice and serve warm.