Hash Brown Bake

4 cups frozen shredded potatoes

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 small onion, diced

2 cups ham, diced

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

8 eggs

1 cup milk

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Thaw potatoes and blot with paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Press potatoes into bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Mix onion, ham, and cheddar cheese and spread mixture over potatoes. Combine eggs, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper; pour ham over mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.