I stayed at another B&B across the state a few years back and got to enjoy this recipe. I asked the innkeeper if she would share the recipe with me and so she did. Of course I tweaked it. Very hearty with a little bit of kick..

Spicy Sausage Hashbrown Casserole – Serves 6

1 lb. Breakfast Sausage

2 TB Flour

1 ½ C half and half or whole milk

1 – 1lb. package frozen shredded hash browns ( I like the ones that have the onions and peppers mixed in) or you can use 4 green onions and some red and green peppers chopped up.

1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 C Shredded Pepperjack Cheese

Chives (garnish)

 

Preheat Oven 350 degrees

Butter and 8×8 casserole dish. 1. Cook Sausage until brown. 2. Mix in flour (don’t drain grease),then add milk. 3. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

Arrange hashbrowns in dish and top with  1/4 C of each of your cheeses. Add sausage mixture and then add remaining cheeses.

Top with chives.

Bake 45 minutes.