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SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE


Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : several hours
Serves : 12 servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 16 ounce chub mild, medium or hot pork sausage thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles drained
  • 1 16 ounce jar mild or medium picante sauce divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 30 ounce package frozen country style hash browns
  • 3 cups shredded colby jack cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups 2% milk

DIRECTIONS

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble sausage, onions and bell peppers until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in green chiles, 1 cup picante sauce and cumin; set aside.

Place potatoes in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 1½ cups cheese and sausage mixture.

In large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until well combined; pour over casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350°F oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean (about 50-60 minutes). Serve with remaining picante sauce.