Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces ground chorizo or italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (20 ounce) package simply potatoes® southwest style hash browns
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• 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.