Sausage and Egg Brunch Casserole

3 c. frozen shredded hash browns                        6 eggs
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese                                  1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup chopped onion                                       1/2 tsp. salt 
1 Ib mild sausage                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mushrooms                                               1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:

Brown and drain sausage.  Set aside.  Thaw potatoes and place 1/2 in bottom of 9x13 casserole pan.  Add 1/2 cheese and 1/2 of sausage and repeat.

Beat eggs, salt, pepper, chopped onions, mustard, and milk.  Add mushrooms on top if desired.  Pour liquid over top of potatoes and cheese.  Leave in refrigerator overnight.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Makes 6 big servings