Breakfast Potato muffins

For 12 muffins (6 muffins simply half the recipe)

1 package simply hash browns (dairy section)
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (divided)
6 eggs
6 pieces bacon (or sausage)
3 slices deli black forest ham (or 1/4 cup diced ham)
dash garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a bowl mix the potatoes, butter and garlic powder together and divide evenly into 12 sprayed muffin tins. Press up the sides and into the bottom. Place in the oven on 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes start to brown. Take out.

Cook the bacon or sausage and break up the bacon or cut the sausage into small pieces. Also cut up the ham into small pieces. Mix the bacon and ham together.

In a bowl combine the beaten eggs and 1 1/2 cups cheese (save back 1/2 cup).

In the lightly browned muffin tins evenly add the bacon and ham and pour the egg mixture evenly into the 12 muffin tins.  Top with the leftover cheese.

Place back into the oven and cook another 15-20 minutes. take out of the muffin tin and serve. 2-3 per person makes a great breakfast by their selves.

You can freeze the finished muffins and microwave 2 minutes for a in a hurry breakfast during the week. Or keep in the fridge and microwave for 1 minute before eating.