Southern Breakfast Pie

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 3 cups frozen shredded potatoes
• 5 Tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 packed cup shredded sharp cheese
• 1/2 cup finely onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
• 1/4 cup diced -- drained pimento

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Mix together the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.

Thaw potatoes between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press potatoes into bottom and up the sides on an ungreased 9 inch pie plate drizzled with butter.

Bake this crust for 25 mins or until lightly browned - cool on wire rack.

Reduce oven heat to 375.

In crust, layer from bottom up: 1) Ham 2) Onion 3) Peppers 4) Pimento 5) Cheese.

Cover with egg/milk mixture. Bake at for 35-40 mins or until set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving