Meat and Potato Casserole

This hearty casserole is simple to prepare and works well for brunch or dinner.  Our boys love it.  

• 5 cups shredded potatoes (frozen or fresh)
• 5 Tablespoons melted coconut oil or melted butter (I use a little of each)
• 2 cups shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese 
• 1 lb. ground beef, venison or sausage, browned
• 1 1/2 cups half & half or evaporated milk (whole milk would work too)
• 3 eggs 
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.  Mix shredded potatoes with melted butter or oil and press into bottom of pan.  Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden.  

Remove from oven and layer on the meat then the cheese.  (If using unseasoned ground beef or venison, feel free to add your favorite hamburger seasonings while browning.)  

In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture on top of the other ingredients and sprinkle with parsley.

Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes before cutting.

Adapted from Money Saving Mom.