Smoked Sausage and Potato Casserole
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes diced in ½-inch cubes
- 14 ounces smoked sausage cut into bite-sized pieces
- 16 ounces Velveeta cut into small cubes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt or adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, and grease an 11x7-inch or 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes into a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender but not so soft that they're mashable. Drain, and return to the pan (off the burner/remove from heat).4 cups potatoes
- While the potatoes boil, cook the sausage. Place a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook the sausage until browned and carmelized to your liking. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the sausage to the pan of drained potatoes.14 ounces smoked sausage
- In a medium pan over low heat, melt the Velveeta, butter, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir often to keep the sauce from scorching. Once melted and creamy, pour the sauce over the potatoes and sausage and stir gently to coat.16 ounces Velveeta, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with shredded cheese if using. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce bubbles around the edges.½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve warm! Scroll up and see the post for tips, substitutions, answers to frequently asked questions, and storage information.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of casserole. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*This casserole is very hearty, so we serve it in smaller servings alongside a vegetable side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Sausage and Potato Casserole
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
397
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
79
mg
26
%
Sodium
1337
mg
58
%
Potassium
614
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
807
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
332
mg
33
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
