MEXICAN POTATO SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole image

Our Southwest Hash Browns and spicy sausage give this hearty egg bake real Mexican flavor. It makes a great brunch dish or easy dinner.

Provided by Simply Potatoes

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Simply Potatoes®

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces ground chorizo or Italian sausage
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Southwest Style Hash Browns
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
4 each eggs
1 cup milk
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet cook sausage and green pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is browned and cooked through; drain.
Place half of the Simply Potatoes in prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sausage and 3/4 cup of cheese; repeat.
Combine eggs and milk in medium bowl; beat well with fork. Pour egg mixture evenly over layered mixture in pan. Cover with foil; bake for 45 minutes. Uncover; add chopped tomato and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 195.8 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1155 mg, Sugar 3.8 g