Festive Sausage Casserole

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • ¾ cup evaporated low-fat milk from 12-oz can
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby–Monterey Jack cheese 4 oz
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 4 oz
  • 1 bag 20 oz refrigerated cooked shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 package 9.6 oz refrigerated cooked turkey sausage crumbles
  • ½ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers from a jar
  • ½ cup chopped green onions 8 medium

Instructions

  • Line sides of 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, pepper flakes, salt and pepper with whisk.
  • In small bowl, stir together Monterey Jack cheese and ¼ cup of the Cheddar cheese.
  • In slow cooker, layer half of each of the potatoes, sausage and roasted peppers; top with 3 tablespoons of the onions and half of the cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Pour egg mixture over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F in center and egg mixture is set.
  • Turn slow cooker off.
  • Sprinkle remaining ¾ cup Cheddar cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons onions over casserole.
  • Cover; let stand 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife and pulling out.
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