Ingredients

  • 16 ounces breakfast sausage, bulk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (do not use skim or fat free)
  • 16 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Cook sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, then milk. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to boil, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Layer potatoes in prepared dish. Top with 1/3 of green onions, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 of green onions, sausage mixture, sprinkle the herbs on top, and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake casserole until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve.