Cheesy Sausage Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6–8 frozen hash brown patties, thawed.
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2 tablespoons melted butter.
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1/2 pound breakfast sausage, ground.
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1 small onion, diced.
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1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper.
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1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper.
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
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2 tablespoons plain flour.
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
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6 large eggs beaten.
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1 cup heavy whipping cream.
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1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher preferred).
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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Fresh chives for garnish (optional).
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Crumbled cooked bacon for garnish (optional).
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready.
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Arrange the thawed hash browns into a tight layer inside a 9-inch pie plate to create a base.
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Brush the crust with melted butter, and bake it for 15 minutes until crispy and lightly browned. Remove and cool a bit.
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In a big pan over medium heat, cook sausage, onion, peppers, and garlic together. Stir frequently until sausage is no longer pink, and veggies are soft.
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Add the flour to the sausage mixture, stir thoroughly, and cook for another couple of minutes. Take off the heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs together with heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Spread the cooked sausage blend evenly over the crust. Add cheese on top, then slowly pour the egg mixture over everything.
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Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 30–35 minutes. The eggs should be firm, and the top slightly golden. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Make sure hash browns are completely thawed to get a proper crust.
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Feel free to try other cheeses like mozzarella, Gruyère, or Swiss.
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Store in the fridge for up to three days.
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A dash of smoked paprika or cayenne adds a nice kick.