Classic Prairie Casserole

Name: Classic Prairie Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 pie, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and patted dry; 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped; 1 medium cauliflower (broken or chopped into small florets); 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup goat cheese; 1 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese; pepper

Submitted by bettyln

"Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: When I created this classic Casserole I knew it would be a home run..This is an all-time favorite and quick and easy to put together then bake. It truley is a get ready set and bake!! A weekly request at my house. This is a jaw dropper, next response "this is good!!!""

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 18
Yields:: 1 pie
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¹⁄₂ cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ cup frozen spinach, thawed and patted dry
¹⁄₂ cup red pepper, chopped
1 medium cauliflower (broken or chopped into small florets)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup milk
¹⁄₂ cup goat cheese
1 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using 1 tablespoon olive oil, spread oil around bottom and sides of a deep dish 9-inch casserole pan. In medium size mixing bowl combine hash brown potato , onion and 1 beaten egg, mix well. Press and pat mixture in the prepared pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, then brush with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes more.Remove from oven.
While crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium skillet saute the bacon,onion and garlic in remaining olive oil until soft add the spinach, red pepper, cauliflower, thyme and salt. cover and simmer for 10 Minutes.
In a small bowl beat 2 eggs with milk .
To build pie sprinkle ½ cup goat cheese , ½ cheddar over potato crust, then the add vegetables, then the rest of cheese. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the top. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 35 to 40 Minutes. Slice and serve warm.