Friday, September 23, 2011

Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole

Ingredients:
12 oz ground chorizo or Italian sausage*
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 package Simply Potatoes® Southwest Style Hash Browns
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped



Heat oven to 350°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



* I used Italian sausage