Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine the potatoes, melted butter and Essence, and toss to combine. Add the cheese and toss to combine. Press the potato mixture into a 9-inch round glass pan, spreading to evenly cover the bottom and sides. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, stirring with a spoon to break up the meat, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. To the fat, add the onions and cook, stirring, until caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chiles and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, cream, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and whisk until creamy. Add the cheeses and whisk to combine.
Spread the sausage mixture evenly across the potato crust. Pour the egg-cheese mixture over the filling. Arrange the bell pepper rings across the top. Bake until the custard is set, puffed and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Cut into even slices and serve.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	625.97 Kcal (2621 kJ)
Calories from fat	324.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.02g	55%
Cholesterol	204.53mg	68%
Sodium	3415mg	142%
Potassium	1170.65mg	25%
Total Carbs	46.85g	16%
Sugars	20.38g	82%
Dietary Fiber	10.18g	41%
Protein	31.6g	63%
Vitamin C	27.4mg	46%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	47%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	562.7mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.65 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.91g	55%
Cholesterol	61.97mg	68%
Sodium	1034.66mg	142%
Potassium	354.68mg	25%
Total Carbs	14.19g	16%
Sugars	6.18g	82%
Dietary Fiber	3.09g	41%
Protein	9.57g	63%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	47%
Iron	2.7mg	50%
Calcium	170.5mg	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

14.7

Points
16

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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