SANDRA'S INDIVIDUAL HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLES

The ideal romantically intimate breakfast for two

(utilizing a 'real' potato)...

Servings: 2

Prep: 10 Mins.

Bake 30 Minutes

Stand: 5 Minutes

Special Equipment:

--2 Individual Ceramic Dishes

INGREDIENTS

Base:

1 large russet potato, peeled, grated and par-baked

Vegetables and seasoning:

1 teaspoon Mazola oil

1/4 cup diced yellow onion

2 tablespoons diced orange bell pepper

Pinch of kosher salt

Pinch of pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Filling:

4 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons 2% milk

1/4 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

Topping:

1/4 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

6 sliced grape tomatoes

Garnish:

2 basil leaves, julienned

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350F. Rub the inside of 2 individual ceramic dishes with Mazola oil; set aside.

Shred potato on the largest holes of a box grater; squeeze dry. Transfer shredded potatoes to a plate lined with two layers of paper towel.  Top with a damp paper towel; microwave on high for 3 minutes.  Place par-baked potatoes, evenly disbursed, in each of the 2 individual ceramic dishes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, add the oil.  When hot, add the onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Saute for 3 minutes. Disburse evenly atop the potatoes in the 2 dishes.

In a small bowl, beat the eggs and milk with the 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Pour atop, evenly, among the 2 dishes.

Top each dish equally with the remaining shredded cheese, then layer each with the sliced grape tomatoes.

Cover each dish with parchment, then tin foil.

Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 5 minuets.  Uncover, top with julienned basil, then serve. ~ Enjoy!