Description
Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage is a comforting dish that combines creamy potatoes with savory smoked sausage, all baked to cheesy perfection. Perfect as a side or a hearty main dish.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 4 cups diced, peeled russet potatoes
Smoked Sausage:
- 1 (14-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 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
- Prep Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes until just tender; drain and place in a baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sliced sausage in a skillet; add to baking dish with potatoes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add flour, whisk in half-and-half, simmer, then add cheeses until melted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and sausage in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
