Source: Karen Lewan Mountain Top Lodge at Dahlonega
Dahionega, GA
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
3 cups Frozen, shredded Idaho Hash Brown Potatoes
1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced
4 Eggs, beaten
1 (12-oz.) Can Evaporated Milk
Salt and pepper
Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno peppers, grated for garnish
Directions:
Grease 2qt. Square baking dish. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
Lightly sauté mushrooms. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, pepper, and salt. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish. Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack with Jalapeno peppers on top as a "last" layer. Dish should be covered and refrigerated at this point for several hours or overnight.
Bake uncovered, in a 350-degree oven for 50-55 minutes, or until center appears set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.