Description
Potato Smoked Sausage Casserole comes together faster than your favorite weeknight dinner, delivering comfort right from your kitchen to the table. Creamy potatoes, hearty smoked sausage, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for this cheesy adventure.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and dump in 4 cups of frozen hash browns, creating a starchy base for your casserole.
- Slice 1 pound of smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds, dropping them directly into the bowl with the potatoes.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the potatoes and sausage, creating a melty foundation.
- Pour in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, and ½ cup milk to bind everything together smoothly.
- Shake in 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until every potato and sausage piece gets coated with the creamy, cheesy mixture.
- Coat your baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring nothing will stick during baking.
- Spread the entire mixture evenly across the dish, creating a uniform layer of deliciousness.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and slide it into the 350°F oven for exactly 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and return the casserole to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until the top turns golden and bubbly.
- Pull the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions across the top for a fresh, zesty garnish if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
- Swap frozen hash browns with fresh diced potatoes for a crispier texture and more homemade feel.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery for different flavor variations.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and low-fat sour cream without losing the creamy consistency.
- Add a crunchy topping like crushed crackers or breadcrumbs during the last 15 minutes of baking to create a golden, crispy layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg