Onion Potato Pie

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter divided
• 3  eggs lightly beaten
• 8 cups hash browns shredded frozen thawed
• 0.3 cup milk 
• 0.3 cup bell pepper sweet red chopped
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup onion diced sweet

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• knife

Directions

1. Gently squeeze potatoes to remove excess water. Melt 5 tablespoons butter; add to potatoes along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press in bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust.
2. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are browned. Cool to room temperature.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and red pepper in remaining butter until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Spoon into crust; sprinkle with cheese.
4. Combine the eggs, milk and remaining salt; pour over onion mixture.
5. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.