Side Dishes
Heavenly Hash Brown Casserole

Description
This easy casserole recipe of cheesy hash brown potatoes, loaded with sausage, is a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onions
- 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell peppers
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
Directions:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onions and peppers. Cook 5 minutes longer or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Place mixture in large bowl. Add hash browns, 11/2 cups of the cheese, the sour cream and soup; stir to coat. Spoon mixture into casserole. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake uncovered 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.