Pleasing Potato Pie

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After a hectic day of teaching junior high, I often headed to the quiet of my kitchen for peace! Now that I'm retired, cooking has replaced teaching as my first love. I especially like to serve this hearty dish for a relaxing weekend brunch.

2
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded peeled potatoes

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add ham, onion, pepper and remaining cheese and salt; pour over potato crust (dish will be very full). Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.