Description
This Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck. Creamy cheese sauce coats tender potatoes and savory smoked sausage, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups peeled cubed Russet potatoes, boiled until soft but not mushy
- 1 lb smoked sausage* thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups half & half or milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Potatoes:
Smoked Sausage:
Cheese Sauce:
Instructions
- Saute Sausage: In a large skillet, over medium low heat, saute the sausage in a large skillet with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, flipping and stirring until browned.
- Prepare Casserole: Lightly spray a 9×13′ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the cooked potatoes and sausage to the dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, whisk in flour, then gradually add half and half, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in Velveeta, paprika, salt & pepper until smooth.
- Combine & Bake: Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and potatoes are fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
