Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This recipe is from Southern Living, that I just happened to find online one Christmas. My family thinks it is delicious, and I love that it can be prepped ahead and baked the next morning!

• 1 pound mild ground pork sausage – preferably, Owen’s
• 1 pound hot ground pork sausage – preferably, Owen’s
• 1 (30-ounce) package frozen hash browns – sometimes I use the refrigerated hash browns too.
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk

In a large skillet, brown both pounds of sausage well and drain on paper towels. Prepare the hash browns according to the package directions, using 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper.

Stir together the sausage, hash browns, and cheese. Spread the mixture into a greased 9 by 13 baking dish.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, and remaining tsp. salt. Pour evenly over potato mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the eggs are set and casserole is nicely browned.