cheesy smoked sausage, cabbage & potatoes

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Recipe by
Michaela Paugh
Copley, OH

Smoked sausage, potatoes, and cabbage in a creamy cheese sauce. Comfort food at its best!

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy smoked sausage, cabbage & potatoes

  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage
  • 1 md
    head of cabbage
  • 6 md
    russet potatoes
  • 1/4 stick
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    onion salt
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make cheesy smoked sausage, cabbage & potatoes

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • 2
    Chop smoked sausage in chunks; about 1 1/2 inch pieces. Chop potatoes in chunks; about 1/2 inch slices. Chop a head of cabbage into chunks; thick chunks are great. Place in the greased 13x9 in pan.
  • 3
    In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Blend in flour to create a roux; stir with a whisk.
  • 4
    Slowly add in milk continuing to stir with a whisk.
  • 5
    Add salt, onion salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic. Stir constantly. The sauce will thicken after usually after about 7-10 minutes of stirring.
  • 6
    Sprinkle cheddar cheese into sauce mixture, Continue to stir until melted completely. The sauce will be somewhat salty, but this will bake into potatoes and cabbage for a perfect blend.
  • 7
    Pour cheese sauce directly onto cabbage, potatoes, and smoked sausage. Stir.
  • 8
    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • 9
    Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.
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