breakfast casserole.

This is Lori's breakfast casserole recipe. It would be great for a Mother's Day brunch. And does the job nicely for brunch for a house full of guests, too. Serves 6 to 8.

1 T olive oil or butter
12 oz sausage, regular, sage or spicy
1 c. onion, finely chopped
4 c. grated potatoes or frozen shredded hashbrowns
3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
5 eggs
1 c. milk
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
garnish: sliced scallions or fresh chopped parsley

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onions in olive oil or butter. When sausage is brown and onions are translucent, drain off the grease by moving sausage/ onion mixture to a paper towel. You can use any size dish as long as it can hold everything- 13 by 9, 8 by 8, 9 by 9, round or oval shape. Spray the bottom of your pan with cooking spray. Place the grated potatoes in the bottom of the dish evenly. Cover with 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Add sausage and onion mixture. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. In a bowl, beat together eggs, milk and salt and pepper. Pour over your casserole. Bake at 350. 40 mins for a 13 by 9, 50 mins for a 8 by 8. Let stand 10 minutes after cooking before eating.  Garnish with scallions or chopped fresh parsley, if desired. 

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