Description
Cheese potato and smoked sausage casserole combines hearty ingredients into a cozy baked dish. Every bite feels rich, filling, and perfect for feeding a hungry family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab your russet potatoes and slice them into thin ¼-inch rounds. Peel the potatoes completely before cutting to ensure a smooth surface.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Cut 1 lb smoked sausage into ½-inch diagonal slices.
- Dice 1 small onion into small, uniform pieces. Drop the sausage slices and onions into the skillet, cooking for exactly 6 minutes until sausage edges turn golden brown.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add potato rounds and cooked sausage mixture to the creamy mixture. Stir gently to coat every slice evenly with the sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer using a spatula.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage of the casserole surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, creating a steamy environment for potato cooking.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 additional minutes to achieve a crispy, golden cheese topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, letting the cheese set and flavors meld together.
Notes
- Potato thickness matters for even cooking, so slice rounds consistently around 1/4 inch thick to ensure uniform texture throughout the casserole.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat dairy with low-fat sour cream and milk, and use turkey sausage to reduce overall calories.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or chives sprinkled on top can elevate the flavor and add a bright, fresh element to the rich casserole.
- Allow the casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg