Ingredients:
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (optional)
3 cups potatoes, shredded, drained and pressed
1/4 cup butter, melted
12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onions, minced
1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
1 lb small curd cottage cheese
6 large eggs
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
If using sausage, place in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain, crumble and set aside.
Stir together shredded potatoes and melted butter.
Line bottom and sides of a medium glass baking dish with potato mixture.
Combine cooked sausage (if using), cheddar cheese, onion, green pepper, cottage cheese and eggs; pour mixture into baking dish.
Bake for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.