Description
This Cheese Potato and Smoked Sausage Casserole is a comforting and hearty classic dish perfect for family dinners. Layers of tender potatoes, flavorful smoked sausage, and melted cheddar cheese baked together with a creamy touch of milk create a satisfyingly rich meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Sausage
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
Seasonings and Dairy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sliced potatoes, smoked sausage, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Layer Half Potato Mixture: Grease a baking dish and spread half of the potato and sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the first layer of the potato mixture to begin creating that delicious cheesy crust.
- Top with Remaining Mixture: Add the remaining potato and sausage mixture on top of the cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour Milk: Pour the cup of milk evenly over the entire casserole, which will help create a creamy texture as it bakes.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top to form a golden, bubbly cheese topping.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add ½ cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the milk before pouring.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or andouille sausage for variation.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- Cover the casserole with foil for the first 30 minutes if the cheese browns too quickly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
