Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
6 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1 T snipped chives
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp paprika
3 cups frozen loose-pack hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups cooked ham or turkey ham, cubed
1 cup shredeed mozzarella cheese

In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, chives, basil and paprika until well blended. In an ungreased 10x6x2 inch baking dish, place half of the hash browns. Spread cream cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle ham cubes evenly over cheese layer. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella over ham. Top with the remaining hash browns. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; return to oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts. Makes 6-8 servings.