EGGS AND HASHBROWNS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Add the sausage to a medium saute pan. Cook over medium-heat until browned, crumbling the sausage with a spoon as it cooks.
• Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Reserve about 1 tablespoon of sausage grease in the saute pan, discarding the rest.
• Add the onion and red pepper to the saute pan and saute for 5 minutes until cooked.
• Add the garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes or until fragrant.
• Pour the vegetable mixture into the mixing bowl with the sausage. Add the hash browns and 1 1/2 cups cheese to the mixing bowl with the sausage and vegetables. Stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and black pepper until combined.
• Then add them to the hash brown mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a baking dish, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Then remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes and the top of the potatoes begin to slightly brown. Remove and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Steps:

• To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water.
• Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.
• Preheat oven on broiler setting. To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate
• While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler.
• Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.