Christmas Casserole

Christmas Casserole

• 24 oz. Frozen hash browns
• 1/2 C. Butter, melted
• 3 Beaten eggs
• 1C. Half and half
• 1/2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
• 1C. Grated Swiss cheese
• 1C. Grated cheddar cheese
• 1C. Diced ham or cooked, crumbled bacon

Put frozen hash browns into a 9x13 inch pan. Pour melted butter over. Bake for 20 minutes at 375*. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pure on top of potatoes and mix. Return pan to oven and cook another 40 minutes.

When serving I like to top it with sour cream and salsa (homemade if possible) and a couple of slices of avocados. Yum!

clam chowder

ingredients:

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (or 1 1/2 c fresh)
1/2 c minced onion
2 potatoes cubed
1/2 c diced carrots
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy cream
1 pint nonfat milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

directions:

drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, potatoes and carrots. add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender. meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. whisk in flour until smooth. whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. stir in vegetables and clam juice. heat through, but do not boil. stir in clams just before serving. if they cook too much they get tough. when clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. i salted mine at the table, next time i might even add more salt to the chowder. serves 6.