Easy Breakfast Casserole Ole

I needed to make a brunch type casserole for a crowd of 8. I also did not want to have to get up to a mess so threw this recipe together to make ahead. Very simple to put together either that morning or the night before. I have done both ways now and am glad this comes out so good. Heat is up to you for taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 1  dozen egg
• 1  cup milk (I use 1%, any can be used)
• 1  green pepper, chopped (any color or combo will do)
• 1  onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced (I use more but I love garlic)
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 10  breakfast sausage links, chopped into pieces
• 2  potatoes, cut into cubes (1-inch)
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese or 4  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8  ounces salsa (I use medium, use the heat to your taste)
• 8  tablespoons butter (may use less, I like to add more for the flavor, margarine may also be substituted)

Directions

1. In large bowl , beat eggs, milk, spices, salt and pepper til frothy. Add in chopped sausage, pepper and onion and fold.
2. Cut potatoes into small cubes, put into greased 9 x 13 pan (grease with some butter).
3. Pour egg mixture over top of potatoes.
4. Dot with 4 -8 Tbsp butter (may use more here accouting for the 8 Tbsp).
5. Pour 1/2 of salsa over top, reserving remainder for topping after cooked.
6. Sprinkle cheese over top.
7. Cover with foil and bake in oven, 350°F for 45 minutes. Check after 45 min every 5 minutes til edges are just browned. Eggs will fluff up.
8. Cool a bit before serving.
9. NOTES**.
10. Oven temperatures vary so check accordingly.
11. If making the night before, do not put salsa or cheese on until before putting in the oven.