Get ready to transform your dinner table with the ultimate comfort food that will have everyone begging for seconds! This mouthwatering Potato and Sausage Casserole is the secret weapon you've been searching for - a perfect blend of hearty sausage, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese that promises to turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or looking to impress dinner guests, this one-dish wonder will become your new go-to recipe that combines simplicity with irresistible flavor.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sliced sausage until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions in the sausage fat until translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Wash and thinly slice the potatoes, aiming for uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch to ensure even cooking.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping them to create an even base.
- Spread the cooked sausage pieces evenly over the potato layer, followed by the sautéed onions.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the sausage and onion layer.
- Add the remaining potato slices on top, creating a second layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the potato layers.
- Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set and cool slightly.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Tips
- • For maximum flavor, use high-quality sausage like Italian or smoked varieties • Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture • Don't skip letting the casserole rest after baking - this helps the dish set and makes serving easier • For a crispy top, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking • Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack • Make it ahead: This casserole can be assembled and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking • Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully in the oven
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 466kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
