INGREDIENTS:

Serves 6-8

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound frozen hash browns
• 1/2 pound turkey sausage, browned
• 1/2 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the hash browns, flipping them once (about 3 minutes on each side).

Mold the hash browns into a 9-inch pie plate. Layer the cooked turkey sausage on top of the potatoes then add the shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Pour over the cheese layer. Bake for 35-45 minutes until cooked through.

TIP: The hash browns do not need to be fully cooked before placing them in the pie plate, and slightly undercooked potatoes will make for a firmer casserole crust.