Ham-Apple-Cheddar Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 large red apple, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I like sharp)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Press thawed potatoes between paper towels to remove moisture; set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook apple and sage in hot melted butter until tender; remove pan from heat.
Combine apple mixture, potatoes, and ham in a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, cheese, and salt together; pour egg mixture over potato mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 (preheated) for 35-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.