Company Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 16-oz. pkg. shredded frozen hashbrowns, thawed and divided
• 1 onion, chopped and divided
• 1 pound ground pork sausage, browned and drained
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 doz. eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic salt to taste

Preparation

1. Spread half of the hashbrowns in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan. Layer ingredients as follows: half the onion, sausage, remaining onion, green pepper, mushrooms and half the cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour egg mixture over casserole; top with remaining hashbrowns and remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
2. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.