Cheesy Potato Smoked Sausage Casserole
This Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender potatoes and savory smoked sausage in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with sharp cheddar. It’s perfect for family dinners and is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cups peeled, cubed Russet potatoes, boiled until soft
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 lb smoked sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups half & half or milk
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, sauté the smoked sausage with olive oil until browned. Transfer the potatoes and sausage to a greased 9×13" baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually add the half & half, whisking until the mixture thickens. Stir in the Velveeta, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and sausage in the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg