Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bulk sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup French onion dip
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 30 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

Directions

1. 1

   Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion and peppers and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Combine 1 3/4 cups cheese and next 4 ingredients in large bowl.

4. 4

   Fold in potatoes.

5. 5

   Spread half of the potato mixture in a shallow 3-quart baking dish.

6. 6

   Top with sausage mixture.

7. 7

   Top with remaining potato mixture.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

9. 9

   Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

10. 10

    Uncover, bake 10 more minutes, or until heated through.