JoAnne's Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

1/2 lb	pork sausage (mild or spicy)
1	onion chopped (medium)
4 C	Frozen diced ash brown potatoes, thawed (about 16 oz)
1 1/2 C	shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
3	eggs beaten
1 C	milk
1/4 t	pepper
?	mild salsa (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion, breaking up sausage with a spatula
2. When sausage is cooked through, drain off excess fat
3. In an 8x8x2-inch square backing dish, layer the hash brown potatoes, half of the shredded cheese, browned sausage and onion mixture, and remaining shredded cheese
4. In a bowl, combine eggs, milk and pepper; pour egg mixture over cheese.
   
   
5. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
6. Transfer casserole to a wire rack and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes
7. Cut into squares
8. Serve with salsa, if desired