Sunrise Breakfast Sausage Links Easter Casserole

This is a Johnsonville recipe that takes a little extra prep time but is well worth the effort. Give this one a shot for a holiday or special breakfast/brunch occassion.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12-15

Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) packages  johnsonville* original  breakfast sausage links
• 9  eggs
• 3  cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 (20 ounce) packages  refriderated shredded hash browns
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  diced  sweet red pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  thinly sliced green onion
• 2  cups salsa (optional) or 2  cups  picante sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Place sausage on a 15in. x 10in. x 1in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, turning once, drain and slice into quarter inch coins.
3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
4. Add the hash browns, sausage, cheese, sweet red pepper and green onions; mix well.
5. Pour into a greased 13in. x 9in. x 2in. baking dish.
6. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
7. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
8. Bake, uncoverered, at 350 degrees F for 65-70 minutes or until set and golden brown.
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve with salsa or picante sauce if desired.