' This is a favorite of my kids. It was my daughter’s idea to add the sausage and make it a complete meal. The original recipe is from Rachel Ray, and we changed things to make it our own.
Cheesy Sausage Hash Browns
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (hot or mild, your choice – wouldn’t recommend maple)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, chopped
5 cups shredded frozen potatoes
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar crumbles
- In a large non-stick frying pan, cook the sausage meat until all the pink is gone. As it cooks, break it into small pieces. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside, keeping it warm.
- Add olive oil and butter to the pan. When melted, add the onion and cook over medium high heat for about 5 minutes, or until you can easily cut a piece of onion with a wooden spoon.
- Add shredded potato, season with salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and crispy.
- Add cheese and cooked sausage, turning everything for a minute or two to let the cheese melt and get a bit crispy.
