|  Hash Brown Bake |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | 
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  | 3 cup frozen shredded potatoes |  1/2 cup milk |   |   |   |   |   | 
  | 1/3 cup margarine, melted |   |  1/2 tsp salt |   |   |   |   |   | 
  | 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham |  1/4 tsp pepper |   |   |   |   |   | 
  | 1 cup  shredded Cheddar Cheese |  2 large eggs, beaten |   |   |   |   |   | 
  | 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper |   |   |   |   |   |   | 
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  | Thaw potatoes between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press potatoes into bottom and | 
  | up sides of an ungreased 9" pieplate; drizzle with butter. Bake at 425 for 25 min. or until lightly browned; | 
  | cool on a wire rack for 10 min. Combine ham, cheese, and bell pepper; spoon into potato shell. Combine | 
  | eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring well; pour egg mixture over ham mixture. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 | 
  | minutes or until set; let stand 10 min. before serving. **This may be assembled, omitting egg mixture, and | 
  | refrigerated 8 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature 30 min. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and | 
  | pepper; pour over ham mixture. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 min. |