Ingredients for - Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole

1. 1 pound maple pork sausage
2. 1/2 cup cubed peeled sweet potato
3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
4. 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
5. 1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or cheddar cheese
6. 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale (tough stems removed)
7. 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
8. 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
9. 2 cups half-and-half cream
10. 1 teaspoon salt
11. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
12. maple syrup, optional

How to cook deliciously - Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and sweet potato over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, coat bottom of a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with oil. Reserve 1/2 cup hash browns for topping; add remaining potatoes to skillet, pressing firmly with a spatula to form an even layer.

3 . Stage

Layer with cheese, kale and corn; top with sausage mixture and reserved hash browns. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended; pour over top.

4 . Stage

Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and egg portion is set, 45-55 minutes. Cover loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.