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.