Savory breakfast casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish

Cook sausage in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside

In the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter. Line the bottom inside of the baking dish with the mixture

In a bowl, mixed together sausage, cheese, onion, cottage cheese and eggs.

Pour over the potato mixture. Bake 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving