Lumberjack Hash

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed (about 1 pound)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces 33%-less-sodium ham, diced
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and ham; cook 16 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese; cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts.