Midwest Breakfast Casserole
(from christyburch’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user saymyname
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Breakfast, Casserole, Pork
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, defrosted
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and tender green parts)
- 6 large eggs, beaten
Directions
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Spray inside of 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a big pan, saute sausage over medium heat until it is browned, breaking it up with a fork, 8-10 minutes; drain off fat.
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Add in onion; saute for another 2-3 minutes.
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Sprinkle in the flour; stir until the flour is combined and coats the sausage and onion.
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Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Slow pour in the milk and stir up the bits from the bottom of the skillet; bring to a boil and add in the Tabasco.
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Stir in 1 cup of cheese and continue stirring until cheese melts; cool for 10 minutes.
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Add in hash browns, green onions, and eggs, stirring until the mixture is combined.
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Pour into prepared dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Preheat oven to 350°; bake for 25-30 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center; let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Note—after step 9, may cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month; when ready to use, defrost in the refrigerator overnight, let casserole come to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then bake as directed.