Easy Country Breakfast Casserole

Description: This dish makes a very hearty breakfast, and easily feeds a large family or group. Fortunately, it is also easy to halve this recipe. I usually serve this with a fruit salad or compote.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen hash browns
• 2 lbs cooked and drained sausage (I sometimes use a bit of both.) or 2 lbs bacon (I sometimes use a bit of both.)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 12 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 12 ounces grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Line a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish with frozen hash browns. Top evenly with cooked sausage (or bacon), onion, and green bell pepper.
2. In a separate dish, mix together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Pour this over meat and hash browns.
3. Top everything evenly with the grated cheddar cheese.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 45 to 60 minutes (or until done and slightly brown).