mrs. claus's casserole

Name: Mrs. Claus's Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 bunch(es) broccoli, trimmed and sliced; 4 - carrots, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 pound(s) hillshire farm smoked sausage or polish kielbasa, sliced; pinch(es) salt and pepper

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Diane C.

Anytown, TX

Updated on May 6, 2012

I found this recipe in a magazine some 20 yrs ago. It is a delicious, hearty meal for a cold winter's night. I reduce the fat content by using a non-stick pan and pouring off half of the bacon fat. It is easy to stretch the recipe by adding more potatoes and carrots. I use a 4 qt. "everything" pan with a non-stick finish. From Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and Polish Kielbasa. I add 1 clove of minced garlic, for a little extra kick. I leave out the celery, that's my preference. My family likes it with a dollop of Dijon mustard on the side. I also cook the broccoli on the side.

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed and sliced
4 - carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound hillshire farm smoked sausage or polish kielbasa, sliced
pinch salt and pepper

How To Make mrs. claus's casserole

Step 1

In a large heavy skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon. Blot the bacon with a paper towel and set aside. (This is where I drain off half the bacon fat.)

Step 2

Add the potatoes, celery, onion and carrots to the bacon fat in the pan. Stir to coat with the bacon fat. Fry over medium heat. Add 1 clove of garlic, minced. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Stir occasionally. The original recipe says to fry uncovered. I use a lid, because it cooks faster and comes out softer.
Step 3

When the vegetables are tender, place the broccoli and sausage on top. Cover and heat for 12-15 minutes until thoroughly heated. The broccoli will steam with the sausage. Crumble the cooked bacon on top before serving.
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