Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage & Potato Bake, a hearty dish loaded with smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Sausage & Potato Bake:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sausage slices until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the cream mixture: In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth.
- Layer the ingredients: Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the onions, sausage, and cream mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with chicken sausage or kielbasa.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
