Jolean's Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Name: Jolean's Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps butter; 4 Tbsps flour; 710 milliliters idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb; 473 milliliters milk; 0 teaspoons paprika; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 454 grams skinless smoked sausage (Eckrich is my favorite brand); 118 milliliters sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 227 grams Velveeta cheese, diced

Jolean's Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 819 calories, 39g of protein, and 56g of fat. Head to the store and pick up sharp cheddar cheese, paprika, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. 1 From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.2 Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole.

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Smoked Sausage

Potato

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Frying Pan

Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.3

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Meat

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.).4

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Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Paprika

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat.

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Cheese Sauce

Potato

Meat

Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.5

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Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Paprika

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).6 NOTE: 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.

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Smoked Sausage

Hot Dogs