Description
Cheesy potatoes and smoked sausage is a hearty dish that combines creamy potatoes with flavorful smoked sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the smoked sausage to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes with the sausage mixture.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix in the paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added texture, consider broiling the dish for the last 5 minutes.
- Variations can include adding vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, smoked sausage, casserole, comfort food