Spicy Sausage and Potato Squares

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 4 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed*
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed**
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1/2 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
  • 2
    In baking dish, layer half of the thawed potatoes, half of the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, the cooked sausage, thawed asparagus, remaining potatoes and cheese.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk until well blended. Pour evenly over potato mixture.
  • 4
    Cover tightly with foil; bake 1 hour. Uncover dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

  • *To quickly thaw the frozen potatoes, place in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed; drain well. **To quickly thaw the frozen asparagus, cut small slit in center of pouch. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed; drain well.
  • For each napkin ring, cut a 15-inch piece of 1/2-inch-wide wired ribbon. Tie the ribbon around the napkin and thread jingle bells on the ribbon. Curl the end of the ribbon loosely around your finger.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
480
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
43%
Saturated Fat
12g
62%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
215mg
72%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
710mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
3g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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