Potato and Ham Breakfast With Cheese Recipe

Potatoes and ham are always a good combination for breakfast. This dish is made even tastier by the addition of cheese, which is also a winner on its own. Try this cheesy potato and ham breakfast recipe the next time you want to serve something special for breakfast.

To take care of the chopping, dicing and slicing you can use a food processor, such as one of the KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors.

Cheesy Potato and Ham Breakfast

What You Need:

• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/4 C of onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp sage
• 2 tbsp of water
• 1 C of cooked lean ham, diced
• 3 C of frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 C of reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 C of skim milk
• 1/4 tsp of salt

How to Make It:

1. Allow the oven to preheat to 350 degrees.
2. Place the apple into an ovenproof skillet.
3. Add the onion, sage and water and place over medium heat.
4. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender.
5. Stir in the potatoes and ham.
6. Cook the mixture for 10 minutes or until heated through.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly sprinkle half of the cheese over the top.
8. Break the eggs into a mixing bowl.
9. Add the milk and salt and whisk until blended well.
10. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and ham but do not stir.
11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
12. Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 6 servings

When sautéing the apples and onions or even with other vegetables or meat use water, broth or even unsweetened fruit juice instead of oil or butter for a healthier addition to your meals.