Hashbrown Casserole - WPTF-AM

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
• 1 medium-sized (8-ounce) yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium-size (9-ounce) red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Cholula), plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (30-ounce) package of frozen (not thawed) shredded hash brown potatoes, shreds broken apart
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
• Fresh chive batons