Description
Delicious and comforting Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage, a hearty dish perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 cups diced, peeled russet potatoes
Smoked Sausage:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes until just tender; drain and place in the baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet; add to the baking dish with potatoes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add flour and cook. Whisk in half-and-half, garlic powder, Velveeta, and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding in your favorite veggies like bell peppers or onions.
- Feel free to top with some crispy bacon for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Potatoes, Smoked Sausage, Comfort Food, Casserole
