In a skillet, Cook the sausage until browned. Drain Well.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, chicken soup, sour cream, French onion dip, chopped onions, bell pepper, salt and pepper.

Fold in thawed hash brown potatoes. Mix well.

Spread 1/2 of the hash brown mixture over bottom of a 9 x 13-inch greased baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the browned sausage over hash browns. Repeat layering second 1/2 of hash browns mixture.

Top with remaining sausage. Bake at 350°F for about one hour or until casserole is golden brown.