Breakfast Sausage and Hash Browns Casserole

WorkingMom2three's Note:

I couldn't find this recipe on Recipezaar - I was surprised because it's become a family favorite for our Easter brunch every year.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 1.0 casserole

• 16 ounces breakfast sausage, bulk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk (do not use skim or fat free)
• 16 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
2. Cook sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, then milk. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to boil, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
3. Layer potatoes in prepared dish. Top with 1/3 of green onions, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 of green onions, sausage mixture, sprinkle the herbs on top, and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake casserole until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.

Reviews

[Fyrestorm]

I was looking for something to make for our family Easter brunch this year, and this dish didn't disappoint. It was very good. We like things a little spicy, so next time I make it I think I will try a spicier sausage. Delicious! Thanks for sharing.