Sausage Gravy Hash Browns Bake

• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
• 2 lbs bulk pork sausage
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 -3 cups whole milk (depending on how thick you like the gravy)
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion (to garnish) (optional)

1. Crumble and cook sausage in a large frying pan until no longer pink.
2. (do not drain).
3. Add 2 tablespoons flour and stir into sausage mixture, let it cook for one minute.
4. Slowly add milk and bring to a boil.
5. Let cook for 10 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Meanwhile put both packages of thawed hashbrowns into a 9 x 13 glass dish.
8. Add shredded cheese.
9. Top with sausage gravy mixture.
10. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
11. Garnish with green onions if desired.
12. You can make this with a variety of cheeses.
13. I find that using either sharp cheddar or pepper jack work the best.

hash browns, pork sausage, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-gravy-hash-browns-bake-108920 (may not work)