Sunrise Breakfast Casserole (Prepared Night Before)

Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) packages johnsonville original breakfast sausage links
• 9 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (20 ounce) packages refrigerated shredded hash browns
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups salsa (optional) or picante sauce (optional, we did not use this) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Put sausage on a 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink (turning once). Drain, then slice into 1/4 inch coins.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the hash browns, sausage, cheese, sweet red pepper and green onions. Mix well.

3. 3

   Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish, cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 65-70 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa or picante sauce, if you like.