INGREDIENTS

8 slices bacon cut into chunks

3/4 pound ground breakfast sausage

1/2 cup diced onions

1/4 cup diced red peppers

1 (30 oz) pkg frozen shredded hash browns

1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

8 large eggs

1 cup milk

Green onions or chives for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Heat a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet on medium heat and add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove to a paper towel and set aside.

Add sausage, onions, and red peppers to skillet and cook until done about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Drain all but 2 tablespoons grease from the skillet and add frozen hash browns, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. (See note if cooking in a baking dish.

In a small bowl whisk the eggs, milk, until combined.

Add the sausage, onions, and peppers, and bacon on top of the hashbrowns.

Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese on top. Pour egg mixture all over.

Place on the middle rack and bake for 40-45 minutes. (Just when the center is starting to set up and isn't wobbly) Remove the casserole and add the remaining cheese and return to the oven for 10-12 minutes.

Garnish with sliced green onions or chives.