Potato Sausage Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and brimming with hearty flavors, this Potato Sausage Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Featuring tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory Italian sausage crumbles, and a rich homemade cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is a satisfying one-pan wonder. The addition of sautéed onions and garlic lends depth to every bite, while a touch of paprika adds subtle warmth. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this casserole is easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep and serves six hearty portions. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing main course or a unique twist on classic potato casseroles, this recipe will become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Remove the casings from the sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and mix with the cooked sausage.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste and begins to turn golden.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid clumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the potato slices to cover the bottom. Top with half of the sausage and onion mixture, then pour half of the cheese sauce over the layer.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes, sausage mixture, and cheese sauce, ensuring the top is evenly covered.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.4 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.4 g | 587% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 748 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 7805 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 185.7 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 2491 mg | 192% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 7865 mg | 167% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
