This Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole is just awesome! Good ole comfort food. The type of dish my grandmother made.
Of course, I didn’t know at the time that she made these types of dishes because they are cheap. She didn’t have much money.
The recipe calls for smoked sausage but the meat that she used always varied, according to whatever she had available at the time.
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Smoked sausage and potatoes just go together. This casserole proves it!
- 3 cups Idaho potatoes peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese diced
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 lb skinless smoked sausage
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Cook in a cast iron frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
- Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
- Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.).
- Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).
You can substitute: 1/2 lb. hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch slices OR 1/2 lb. ham diced into 1/2-inch dices OR 12 oz. can of Spam diced into 1/2-inch dices, instead of the smoked sausage.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by Stacky5
Photo by rickoholic83