Breakfast Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Brush butter over bottom and up sides of 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish.
3. 3
   Combine potatoes, 1 1/2 cups cheese strips, 1 egg, salt and pepper in bowl; mix well.
4. 4
   Press potato mixture onto bottom and up sides of buttered dish.
5. 5
   Bake 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Crumble sausage into 10-inch nonstick skillet.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink.
8. 8
   Using slotted spoon, place cooked sausage into potato crust.
9. 9
   Combine remaining 5 eggs and half & half in bowl; beat with whisk until well mixed.
10. 10
    Pour egg mixture over sausage.
11. 11
    Bake 15-19 minutes or until eggs are almost set.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese; continue baking 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
13. 13
    Cut into squares; top each serving with chopped tomato and fresh basil.
14. 14
    *Substitute 3 1/2 to 4 cups thawed frozen hash brown potatoes.