Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole

Name: Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound maple pork sausage; 1/2 cup cubed peeled sweet potato; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or cheddar cheese; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale (tough stems removed); 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn; 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Maple syrup, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing YIELD: 8 servings.

This craveworthy casserole has a golden hash-brown crust that's topped with sausage and veggies. My favorite part is the surprise layer of gooey Gruyere. —Anuja Argade, Foster City, California

Ingredients

1 pound maple pork sausage
1/2 cup cubed peeled sweet potato
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or cheddar cheese
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale (tough stems removed)
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Maple syrup, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and sweet potato over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
2. Meanwhile, coat bottom of a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with oil. Reserve 1/2 cup hash browns for topping; add remaining potatoes to skillet, pressing firmly with a spatula to form an even layer.
3. Layer with cheese, kale and corn; top with sausage mixture and reserved hash browns. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top.
4. Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and egg portion is set, 45-55 minutes. Cover loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 487 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.