Zesty Ham and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 2 cups broccoli florets cooked until al dente
• 1/4 cup Cheeze Whiz
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
• 4 shakes hot sauce
• 2 ripe, sliced tomatoes
• 1 cup grated cheddar, or 4 Kraft singles slices

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350.
2. Saute the onion, hash brown potatoes, and olive oil over medium high heat in a large non stick pan until the hash browns are crispy and golden and the onions are beginning to caramelize.
3. Remove to a large bowl and stir in the ham and broccoli.
4. In a medium bowl mix together the cheeze whiz, sour cream, taco seasoning, hot sauce, and warm milk and stir to make a cream sauce. Add the beaten egg and stir until smooth.
5. Pour the cream sauce over the potato mixture and stir until everything is incorporated. 
6. Spoon the mixture into a prepared square cake pan. Cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese.
7. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.