"The best part of this breakfast-inspired mac and cheese is the hash-brown topping. It couldn't be easier: Just thaw frozen hash browns and toss them with butter so they bake up golden and crispy...."
INGREDIENTS
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Kosher salt
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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2 small green bell peppers, chopped
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2 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
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8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
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3 ounces Gruyere, shredded (about 1 cup)
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1 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted