Potato, Egg and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

I threw this together last night to cook for breakfast this morning using just what I had on hand and it turned out beautifully. This is very adaptable to your individual taste. You can leave out the bacon bits, or substitute cooked sausage or ham. Next time I will definitely add mushrooms and green peppers! This is wonderful served with fresh tomato slices and/or other fruit.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 6  eggs
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (17 1/3ounce) can  Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 1 (20 ounce) bag  simply potatoes refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  hormel real bacon bits
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
• 1  tablespoon  instant minced onion

Directions

1. Spread the shredded potatoes evenly in a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
2. In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, spices, onion, and bacon bits.
3. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and mix lightly.
4. Cut the biscuits into quarters with kitchen shears, and drop them into the mixture, ensuring all pieces are coated.
5. Once all the biscuits are in the egg mixture, use a slotted spoon to remove the biscuit pieces and arrange them in a single layer over the potatoes.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over all.
7. Top with the remaining 1 c of shredded cheese.
8. At this point, you can cover with foil and refrigerate overnight, or you can put it right into the oven.
9. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
11. Allow to set 5 minutes before serving.