Cheesy Loaded Hash Browns Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
1 1/4 cups milk
30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
2 cups cooked cubed ham
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (or just cheddar, or just monterey jack)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Lightly grease/spray a 13x9-inch baking pan.
In a large skillet over med-high heat, melt butter; add onion, green pepper, and tomato and saute for 5-7 minutes.
Add flour to skillet and stir briskly until flour is absorbed.
Add broth, milk, hashbrowns, ham, pepper, salt, and parsley to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the cheese; stir to combine well.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
Bake, uncovered for about 30 minutes or until sides bubbly and top is slightly browning.