Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine potatoes and butter until evenly coated. Press potatoes into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate to form a crust. Bake 30 minutes or until crust begins to brown.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, and pepper; mix well.

Step 4

Sprinkle cheeses and ham over crust. Pour egg mixture slowly over cheeses and return to oven.

Step 5

Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes or until set in center. Let cool 5 minutes; slice and serve.