HOLIDAY BRUNCH CASSEROLE

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If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be impressed with its bountiful filling and scrumptious flavor. It's the perfect Easter breakfast or Christmas casserole. -Nelda Cronbaugh, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, baking mix and salt until blended; pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.