Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 cup chicken stock see 
• 6 ounce country ham diced
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 3  green onions thinly sliced
• 22 ounce hash brown potatoes shredded frozen
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 cups milk 
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar shredded

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add the butter to a large heavy skillet. Once foaming and melted, add the garlic, ham, onions and some salt and pepper.
3. Saute until the onions are tender and the ham is browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until pasty, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the milk and stock and stir until smooth. The mixture will begin to thicken as it comes to a simmer. Once thick, turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir until melted.
5. Add the hash browns and green onions and stir until well mixed.
6. Add to a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
7. Bake until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes.