cheese potato & smoked sausage casserole
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.
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For cheese potato & smoked sausage casserole
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3 cidaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
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4 Tbspbutter
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4 Tbspflour
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2 cmilk
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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1/2 lbvelveeta cheese, diced
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1/2 csharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 lbskinless smoked sausage (eckrich is my favorite brand)
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1/8 tsppaprika
How To Make cheese potato & smoked sausage casserole
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1Cut 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.
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2Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
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3Mix 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.).
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4Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
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5Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).
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