Hash Brown Sausage Bake

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (20 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 te. beef bouillon granules
• 1 lb. bulk pork sausage ( or 1/2 chorizo?)
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup (8 oz) 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" pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees 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 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.