3.07.2010

Sausage Breakfast Bake

2 pkgs (24 oz) Sausage Links
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded swiss
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
10 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp water

Cook sausage according to package directions.  Cool slightly; cut into 1/4 inch slices and set aside.  In a large skillet, saute hash browns and onion in butter for 6-8 minutes, or until tender.  Transfer hash browns and butter to a greased 13x9 baking dish.  Top with sausage, cheese & parsley.

In a large blow, combine the eggs, milk, salt & pepper. Pour over cheese.

On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheet; roll into 13x9 rectangle.

Place pastry over egg mixture.  In a small bowl, combine egg & water; brush over pastry.  Cut slits in top of pastry.  Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes, or until set and golden brown.

Serves 12.