This Cheesy Sausage and Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It features tender chunks of potatoes, savory sausage slices, and caramelized onions, all smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. The casserole is baked until the cheese is golden and bubbly, creating a deliciously crispy top layer. This dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups diced potatoes (peeled and parboiled)
- 1 pound sausage links, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sausage slices to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the parboiled potatoes, cooked sausage, and caramelized onions. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Spread half of the potato and sausage mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the potato and sausage layer.
- Add the remaining potato and sausage mixture on top of the cheese layer.
- Pour the heavy cream evenly over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve: This casserole can be served as a main dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
Calories: Approximately 450-500 calories per serving, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
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