Today's Recipe 2/15/2012

Brunch Casserole

Enjoy this cheesy casserole made using Betty Crocker® Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes, pork sausage and veggies – perfect for a brunch or dinner.

Ingredients:                        

·         2 boxes Betty Crocker® Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes

·         1 ½ lb bulk spicy pork sausage

·         2 medium red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)

·         8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)

·         1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

·         1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)

·         2 cups milk

·         ½ teaspoon salt

·         ½ teaspoon pepper

·         6 eggs

·         Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Directions:

1.    Spray 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart bowl, cover potatoes with 10 cups boiling water. Let stand 3 minutes. Drain well; return potatoes to bowl.

2.    In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 5 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and peppers are tender. Drain. Add sausage mixture to potatoes in bowl; stir in onions and 1/2 cup of each of the cheeses. Spread in baking dish.

3.    In medium bowl, beat milk, salt, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour over sausage-potato mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of each cheese. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

4.    Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 50 minutes or until light golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Makes 8 servings