Microwave Country Breakfast

Microwave sausage and onion, uncovered, in a shallow, 2-quart casserole on High for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sausage is no longer pink.

Stir twice during cooking.

Remove sausage and onion from dish with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

Add potatoes to the casserole with the sausage drippings and microwave, covered, until potatoes are cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and spread potatoes evenly in the dish.

Combine eggs, milk, remaining salt and pepper in a 2-cup measure.

Pour evenly over potatoes.

Mix sausage mixture with thyme and sage in a small bowl and sprinkle over potatoes. Microwave, uncovered on High for 3 minutes.

Lift eggs at edge with spatula to distribute uncooked portion of egg mixture evenly. Do not stir potatoes and sausage.

Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power (Medium) until eggs are almost set, about 8 to 10 minutes. Give dish a 1/4 turn twice during cooking.

Serves 4.