Leftover Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole with Ham & Peas

Whether you happen to have half a bag of frozen hash browns in the freezer, or would like to make a smaller casserole, this Leftover Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole is a nice meal, with many options. I had some ham and peas in the freezer, so that's what I added. But any cooked meat would work. Like bell peppers? Toss some in. Use any cheese you have on-hand, but cheddar is a natural. I was very pleased with this meal, don't hesitate to give it a try:@)

While I wrote this up as a leftovers meal, 

and obviously opted for easy clean-up...

It's good enough to maybe sub some asparagus for the peas, use a pretty baking dish,

 and make it for your Easter or Mother's Day Brunch:@)

Good stuff folks!

Leftover Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole-Adapted from Ore-Ida

Approx 14-16 oz frozen hash browns, thawed if possible-I used the cubed ones

1 1/2 Tblsp butter

1/2 C onion, diced-can add celery, bell pepper, etc

1 Tblsp A/P flour

1 C milk or Half and Half

S&P

Up to 1 C meat, cubed-I used less

1/2 C frozen peas

1 C cheese, shredded-I used less, and used up cheddar and mozzarella

1. Cook onion in butter for about 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, stir well for a minute or so.
3. Add milk, bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for a minute or so until thickened.
4. Add S&P to taste.
5. Fold in potatoes, meat and peas.
6. Pour into sprayed baking dish, mine was about 8x8".
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
8. Optional: Place under broiler for a couple minutes to brown the top. I did do this.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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