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Breakfast Layer Bake

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From: Washington State Potato Commission

Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Total: 1 hr. 40 min.

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An easy casserole that's perfect for brunch—use frozen hash browns to save time.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk sausage
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 lbs shredded hash browns (fresh or frozen)
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup pancake or waffle mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbs oil

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, stirring to break into small pieces. Drain off any excess fat.
  • In large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; stir in sausage.
  • Oil a 9- x13-inch pan. Pour in sausage and egg mixture.
  • In large bowl combine hash browns and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread potato and cheese mixture over sausage and egg mixture.
  • In large bowl, mix pancake (or waffle) mix, water, and oil. Pour over potato and cheese mixture.
  • Bake until top is nicely browned and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting squares.
  • Serve with butter and syrup, or with salsa or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 675
  Calories from Fat 424 (63%)
(73%)Total Fat 47g
(75%)Saturated Fat 15g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
(153%)Cholesterol 460mg
(50%)Sodium 1201mg
(19%)Potassium 664mg
Total Carbohydrate 32g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(62%)Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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