Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage
Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage are a super cheesy and creamy side dish with sliced smoked sausage, perfect comfort food.
Equipment
- 9 inch square baking dish
- large nonstick skillet
- pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced, peeled russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 14-ounce package smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half or milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and boil until just tender. Drain well and place in prepared baking dish.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and sausage and cook until sausage is browned. Remove sausage from skillet and place in the prepared baking dish with potatoes.
- Wipe skillet clean and add butter. Melt over medium heat. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and add garlic powder.
- Turn heat to low and add velveeta cheese. Stir until melted.
- Add half the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
This dish can be served as a hearty side or as a main meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 423kcal
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