Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 cup onion, shredded
  • 12 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb small curd cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown.
  • Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Stir together shredded potatoes and butter.
  • Line bottom and sides of a medium glass baking dish with potato mixture.
  • Combine sausage, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cottage cheese and eggs; pour mixture into baking dish.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.