Recipe: Alabama Breakfast Pie

Alabama Breakfast Pie

3 cups frozen shredded potatoes
5 tablespoons melted butter
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup finely onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup diced drained pimento
1 packed cup shredded sharp cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Thaw potatoes between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press potatoes into bottom and up the sides on an ungreased 9 inch pie plate drizzled with the melted butter.

Bake this crust for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

Mix together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

Reduce oven heat to 375.

In crust, layer from bottom up: 1) Ham 2) Onion 3) Peppers 4) Pimento 5) Cheese.

Cover with egg-milk mixture.

Bake at for 35-40 minutes or until set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Servings: 4