Description
A comforting and flavorful dish of Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage, perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 cups diced, peeled russet potatoes
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
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Boil diced potatoes until just tender, then drain and place in the baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sliced smoked sausage in a skillet. Remove and add to the baking dish with potatoes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in half-and-half. Simmer, add garlic powder, and stir in velveeta and half the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and sausage, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- Feel free to use your favorite type of sausage for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy Potatoes, Smoked Sausage, Comfort Food, Casserole
