A super cheesy and creamy side dish with sliced smoked sausage is the super comfort food! It can be a side or a main dish, and you will never go wrong with a cheesy smoked sausage and potato casserole. This is what I described as comforting and satisfying; the cheesiness, meltiness, creaminess of this casserole is to die for! And the flavors just burst inside your mouth in every bite. A mouthwatering dish that is always a winner! A keeper! Plus, it is very easy to make, the ingredients are quite long but simple and easy to find. This casserole is fabulously cheesy, and with this recipe, you get both in every bite – potatoes, and meat. The wedges of smoked sausage add so much salty, meaty flavor to this side dish. And its creamy and smooth sauce is just wow!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups potatoes, peeled, boiled and cubed
1 lb skinless smoked sausage
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups of milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Step 1: Slice the skinless smoked sausage in half and lengthwise, then chop it into half-inch pieces. Cook the chopped potatoes in a frying pan, turning frequently for about 15 minutes or until slightly browned.
Step 2: Ready the oven. Preheat it to 3250 degrees F.
Step 3: Place the potatoes in a 2-quart casserole dish. Add in the meat and gently toss.
Step 4: In a saucepan, mix the butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, and Velveeta over medium heat, Stir constantly until warm, melted, and smooth.
Step 5: Carefully pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and meat.
Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole, and evenly dust the top with paprika.
Step 7: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Ingredients
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled, boiled and cubed
- 1 lb skinless smoked sausage
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Slice the skinless smoked sausage in half and lengthwise, then chop it into half-inch pieces. Cook the chopped potatoes in a frying pan, turning frequently for about 15 minutes or until slightly browned.
Step 2: Ready the oven. Preheat it to 3250 degrees F.
Step 3: Place the potatoes in a 2-quart casserole dish. Add in the meat and gently toss.
Step 4: In a saucepan, mix the butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, and Velveeta over medium heat, Stir constantly until warm, melted, and smooth.
Step 5: Carefully pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and meat.
Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole, and evenly dust the top with paprika.
Step 7: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
