Laila's Breakfast Casserole

1 1-pound package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes or tater tots
1 pound bulk pork sausage, crumbled and cooked
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
10 large eggs
2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper


Place a layer of hash browns potatoes (or tater tots) in the bottom of baking dish. Brown sausage and onions until golden brown and drain excess grease on a paper towel. Once drained, sprinkle the sausage and onions over the potatoes. Mix together eggs, milk, dry mustard, garlic powder, pepper and salt, beat well. Pour egg mixture over the potatoes, sausage and onions. Cover with cheddar cheese on top. Bake casserole until puffed and center is set, about 50 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and cut into squares.

Casserole can be made the night before and refrigerated overnight.

7/2009