Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 cups shredded hash browns
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook ground sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
2. Add diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage and pepper mixture with shredded hash browns, chopped spinach, and shredded cheddar cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash brown mixture and stir to combine everything evenly.
6. Grease a casserole dish.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
9. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.