HOLIDAY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE

I am guessing that a lot of you are like me in the fact that you like having something traditional for breakfast or brunch on Christmas morning. My favorite breakfast is a hash brown casserole and I have a great recipe to share with you ...

Hash Brown Casserole

What You Need:

• 2 lb. hash brown shredded potatoes (homemade, frozen, or refrigerated, your choice)
• 1 lb. lb bulk breakfast sausage
• 1/2 a large onion, diced
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper to taste

How it's Done:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 10" square baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet with high sides. Add onion and sausage and cook until the sausage is no longer pink.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and sausage. Cook and stir until no flour is visible. Pour in the milk. Cook and stir until thick (should only take a couple of minutes). Remove from heat.
4. Stir in potatoes, sour cream, and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Turn mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

Tip:  You can add just about anything you wish to this before cooking. I like to add green peppers, red bell peppers and even mushrooms.