Easy Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe
This Easy Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole is a delicious, comforting dish featuring tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups peeled cubed Russet potatoes, boiled until soft but not mushy
- 1 lb smoked sausage, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups half & half or milk
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add half & half or milk, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Add Velveeta cheese cubes and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine boiled potatoes and smoked sausage.
- Pour cheese sauce over the potato and sausage mixture and mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Use different types of cheese for variety in flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg