Hash Brown Sausage Bake

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 slices process American cheese, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, butter and bouillon. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, cottage cheese, eggs and American cheese.

Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.