Breakfast Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Put hash browns in a large bowl of very hot water for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain, then brown them in 4 tablespoons butter or margarine.
3. 3
   Place them in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Beat the eggs with 1/2 cup milk. Add diced meat, chopped broccoli, cheese and salt (very little, if any is needed) and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   Pour over hash browns.
5. 5
   Refrigerate overnight.
6. 6
   Or, if you wish, you can bake it right away in a 325° oven for 2 1/2 hours. Be sure to cover with tinfoil before baking.
7. 7
   Serves 6 to 8.