GOOD MORNING GOODNESS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Dice the red pepper, green onions (use both the white and the green of the onion) and shallot. Heat up a saute pan. When your pan is hot, add 2 tbls of canola or vegetable oil - however, do not let the oil smoke or burn. Saute the red pepper, green onions and shallot for 5 - 10 minutes on medium heat to soften and gently carmalize - carmalizing brings out the great flavors. Remove from heat.
• 2. Arrange the 8 frozen hash brown patties in a single layer in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese, the ham and red pepper/green onion/shallot mixture over the hash brown patties.
• 3. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard, then pour over the cheese, ham and red pepper/green onion/shallot mixture. Sprinkle the other 2 cups of cheese over the egg/milk mixture.
• 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Edges should be golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
• 5. Place 1 tablespoon of sour cream on a plated portion, sprinkle with the chopped chives and serve.