HASH BROWN CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE AND CHIVES

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained
• 1 bag frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• dash of salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 to 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Details

Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
Combine the cooked sausage, thawed potatoes, cream soups, pepper, salt, sour cream, and chives. Add about 1 1/4 cups of the cheese and spoon into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for about 5 to 10 minutes longer.