Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 small russet potatoes, diced
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
  
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 3 Italian sausage links, casing removed
  
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
  
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
  
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
   
2. Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and place into microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until tender; drain well and set aside.
   
3. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
   
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in bell peppers and potatoes until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
   
5. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese until well combined.
   
6. Place sausage mixture evenly into the baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.*
   
7. Place into oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are firm.
   
8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
   

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