Ham and Cheese Baked Frittata

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1/3 cup Crisco® Vegetable Oil
4 cups frozen shredded potatoes
or 4 Idaho or Russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1-1/2 tsps. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. baked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa, heated

Preparation Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet on medium heat.

3. Add potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

4. Cook 8 minutes or until almost brown. Add ham. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Turn occasionally with spatula.

5. Blend eggs with milk, Italian seasoning and remaining 1 teaspoon salt while potatoes are cooking. Place the potatoes into a 9" x 13", casserole dish sprayed with Crisco Non-Stick Cooking Spray. Stir the eggs into the potatoes.

6. Bake covered with foil for 15 minutes.

7. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven.

8. Bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted and eggs are set. Turn oven to broil and continue to cook about 2 minutes, or until top is nicely browned.