Sausage Hash Browns

1/2 lb ground sausage

2 med Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and shredded.

1/2 cup medium onions, diced

1/4 cup whole-wheat flour

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

1 large egg

Canola oil

Salt and pepper to taste

• Cook the sausage in a skillet over med heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain fat.
• Shred the potatoes, and pat them dry with paper towel.
• In a bowl, mix the potatoes, onions, flour, cheeses, and egg.
• Cover the bottom of a large skillet with approx 1/4 inch of canola oil an heat over med-high heat 
• When the oil is hot, add a 1/2" layer of the shredded potato mixture.
• Cook until browned on the bottom, approx 5-7 minutes.
• Flip the hash browns (Use your spatula to divide them into pieces for easier flipping.)
• Sprinkle the browned sausage on top and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook another 5-7 minutes, until the bottom side is browned.
• Serve hot. Pat with paper towel if needed to absorb excess oil.

* I got this recipe out of the library book "Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies"