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Spicy pork sausage, bell peppers and hash brown potatoes combine with cheese and baking mix for a large impossible pie recipe that's perfect for a brunch.

2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese, divided
1 cup baking mix
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a glass 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside.

In large skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well.

Stir together sausage mixture, potatoes and 1 1/2 cups cheese in prepared baking dish.

In medium bowl, combine baking mix, milk, pepper and eggs and whisk until blended. Pour into baking dish over sausages and potatoes.

Bake at 400 degrees F uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 1 to 2 minutes longer until cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Serves 8-10.