Description
Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage combines tender russet potatoes with sliced smoked sausage in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This comfort food dish works perfectly as a hearty side or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced, peeled russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and boil until just tender. You want them a little undercooked because they will cook more in the oven.
- Drain well. Place in prepared baking dish.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and sausage and cook until sausage is browned. Remove sausage from skillet and place in the prepared baking dish with potatoes.
- Wipe skillet clean and add butter. Melt over medium heat. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Bring to a simmer. Add garlic powder.
- Turn heat to low and add Velveeta. Stir until melted.
- Add half the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute regular milk for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Any type of smoked sausage works well in this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers with the sausage.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of dish
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg