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Occasionally we have breakfast for dinner. This easy SPAM® and hash brown egg bake recipe has survived the rotation through the years. For a nontraditional egg breakfast casserole recipe, this is my family's favorite. Yes, I know it's SPAM. Just try it – you may like it!

Here is your shopping list for this easy high-protein breakfast casserole: a can of SPAM, frozen hash brown patties, cheddar cheese (slices and shredded), eggs, milk and black pepper. The hearty ingredients are layered in a casserole dish and then baked until the eggs are set. So easy!

Serve this SPAM, potato and eggs dish for breakfast, brunch or breakfast for dinner. Add a side of fresh fruit and a glass or orange juice for a tasty meal the entire family will enjoy.

Fun SPAM Fact: According to TIME magazine, "Ken Digneau, the brother of a Hormel executive, came up with the name – a portmanteau word for 'spiced ham' – in a naming contest and got $100 as a reward. The new product was introduced on July 5, 1937."

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (1 can) SPAM
• 32 ounces (1 bag) frozen hash brown patties
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Here's how to make it:

1. Arrange a layer of hash brown patties on the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Arrange 6 slices of cheese over that layer.
3. Cut the SPAM into 12 slices and arrange over the cheese. (This breakfast casserole could be made with sliced deli ham instead of SPAM.)
4. Combine the milk and eggs and whisk until lightly beaten. Season with black pepper, if desired. Optional: Add some chopped green onions or fresh chives to the eggs for a little freshness.
5. Pour egg mixture over SPAM layer.
6. Top with shredded cheese and more black pepper, to taste.
7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 1 hour. Check to be sure middle is firm. If not, cook in 10 minute increments, until center is firm. Remove foil and brown cheese 5 minutes.
8. Slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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