Sausage Hash Brown Bake

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 lb. bulk pork sausage
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
1 carton (8 oz.) French onion dip
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (30 oz.) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

Directions:
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain on paper towels.  In a large bowl, combine 1 3/4 c. cheese and the next 7 ingredients; fold in potatoes.  

Spread half into a greased shallow 3 quart dish.  Top with sausage and remaining potato mixture.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.