3 lbs. pork sausage

1 30 oz. package of frozen hash browns, thawed

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

3 teaspoons salt, divided

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups milk

6 eggs

Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Grease casserole baking dish. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage till brown and crumbly. Stir hash browns, cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper together in bowl.

In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and remaining salt together.

Pour hash brown mixture into prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over hash brown mixture. Bake in preheated oven until bubbling and golden. About 1 1/2 hours.

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