Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Name: Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 c idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb; 4 Tbsp butter; 4 Tbsp flour; 2 c milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/3 c yellow onion, diced; 1/2 lb velveeta cheese, diced; 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 lb smoked sausage; 1/8 tsp paprika

By Tammy T
@ttodd4jesus

This is a 70's dish I almost forgot about but I saw this on Food.com and remembered how good and easy this is and want to make again. It is a recipe you can make to your likes. You can add broccoli or bell pepper and change it up. I love recipes like this. If you want glutten free, use cornstarch instead of flour. If you want, make it with less fat. Its a very forgiving recipe. You can substitute: 1/2 lb. hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch slices OR 1/2 lb. ham diced into 1/2-inch dices OR 12 oz. can of Spam diced into 1/2-inch dices, instead of the smoked sausage.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

3 c

idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
4 Tbsp

butter
4 Tbsp

flour
2 c

milk
1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
1/3 c

yellow onion, diced
1/2 lb

velveeta cheese, diced
1/2 c

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb

smoked sausage
1/8 tsp

paprika
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How to Make Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add 1 Tbls butter to a frying pan and saute onions for a few minutes.
Cut smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Add sausage to the onions and cook for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and onions and give it a little toss.
Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.)
Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).