Breakfast Caserole

Breakfast Casserole

POTATO, SAUSAGE & CHEESE BAKE

Preparation time: 10 min Baking time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings

2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup Half & Half
4 Eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked breakfast sausage
1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
4 ounces (1 cup) Cheddar Cheese, shredded

*Heat oven to 375°F. Press potatoes onto bottom and up sides of greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes. Combine half & half, eggs and pepper in medium bowl; beat until well mixed. Stir in sausage, 2 tablespoons green onions and 2 tablespoons bell pepper. Sprinkle half of cheese over potatoes. Pour egg mixture over cheese. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with remaining cheese, green onions and bell pepper. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.