Holiday Traditions II: Potato-Sausage Casserole

Christmas dinner I can take or leave, but Christmas brunch is a tradition. This is one of two casseroles we always make, and for many years my Gudda kept this recipe a secret. But now that she can't make it anymore, it seems a shame to hide it from the world.

Combine:

1. 1 lb. bulk pork sausage, browned and drained (if doubling recipe, go 50:50 mild to hot)
2. 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
3. 3/4 c milk
4. 1/2 c chopped onion
5. 1/2 t salt
6. 1/4 t pepper

In a greased 2 qt casserole, make two layers each of sausage and

1. 3 c raw potatoes, hash brown cut*

Bake covered at 350F for 1 hr. Sprinkle with

1. 8 oz shredded Cheddar

and return to oven until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

* Raw shredded potatoes are often available in the refrigerator case around the holidays. If you can't find any, either shred your own or thaw some frozen ones.