Description
Comfort comes to life with Cheese Potato and Smoked Sausage Casserole, a hearty dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. Layers of creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 2.5 cups russet potatoes
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup velveeta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4.5 tablespoons butter
- 4.5 tablespoons flour
- 2.5 cups half and half or milk
Seasoning:
- 0.5 tablespoon paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over low flame. Add 1 lb smoked sausage slices and cook until they develop a golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Gently flip sausages to ensure even browning. Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Distribute 2.5 cups boiled Russet potatoes and browned sausage slices evenly across the baking dish.
- Melt 4.5 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Whisk in 4.5 tablespoons flour until smooth, creating a roux.
- Gradually pour 2.5 cups half and half into the roux, stirring constantly over medium heat. Cook until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate ½ cup Velveeta cheese into the sauce. Stir in ½ tablespoon paprika, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce directly over potatoes and sausages in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling cheese.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to set.
Notes
- Brown sausages slowly on low heat for maximum flavor development and even caramelization.
- When making the sauce, keep stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Use a thermometer to check internal sausage temperature, aiming for 160°F for safe consumption.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half with milk and use reduced-fat cheese to lower calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 574 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg