Mrs. Claus's Casserole
By
Diane C.
@thymeandmarjoram
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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.
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.
Ingredients
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6 slicebacon
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4 mediumpotatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 bunchbroccoli, trimmed and sliced
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4carrots, peeled and sliced
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1/2 ccelery, chopped
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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1 lbhillshire farm smoked sausage or polish kielbasa, sliced
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pinchsalt and pepper
How to Make Mrs. Claus's Casserole
- 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.)
- 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. - 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.
