Lumberjack Hash

Frozen hash browns make this version of the popular diner dish quick and easy.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

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

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.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

276 (30% from fat)

Fat:

9.1g (sat 4.2g,mono 1.6g,poly 1.6g)

Protein:

16.5g

Carbohydrate:

33.7g

Fiber:

3.5g

Cholesterol:

33mg

Iron:

0.8mg

Sodium:

738mg

Calcium:

208mg