Bisquick Sausage Breakfast Pie - Lower Fat Version

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bulk pork sausage
• 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray 9 x 1 1/4 inch pie plate, or 8x8x2 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Brown sausage, green pepper and onion in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink. Drain.

4. 4

   Mix sausage mixture, potatoes, and 1/2 cup of the cheese.

5. 5

   Spread in pie plate.

6. 6

   Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork, until blended. Pour into pie plate.

7. 7

   Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

9. 9

   Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer, or just until the cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

11. 11

    Top with salsa and/or sour cream.

12. 12

    Note: For more servings, double all ingredients, use a 13x9x2 baking dish, and bake 35 to 40 minutes.