Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole Recipe

Mexican Potato Sausage Casserole Recipe

  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. Place half of the Simply Potatoes in prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sausage and 3/4 cup of cheese; repeat.
  3. 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.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.