Sausage Hash Brown Bake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a shallow 3-quart baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain well.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the cheese, cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, onion, green and red bell peppers, and black pepper. Fold in the thawed hash brown potatoes.

4. 4

   Spread half of the potato mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked sausage.

5. 5

   Spread the remaining potato mixture over the sausage layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.

6. 6

   Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer, or until heated through and cheese is golden.