Potatoes and Sausage Au Gratin

Sausage and potatoes covered in cheese sauce and combined with peppers is a dream come true type of meal. When you add potatoes to any meal it completes the meal, adding the perfect touch.

The best part of this meal is you can change it up to make it a breakfast or dinner meal.

The seasonings that are added to this dish make it savory and comforting.

A few tips to help make this easier and quicker to make this meal. The potatoes should be parboiled prior to slicing. This helps them to cook more evenly when they are in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            What type of potato is best to use for this dish?

I believe the Russet is the best potato to use. It holds up better than a Red potato would.

            Should I use plain Ground Sausage?

Ground sausage is good, you could use a breakfast variety ground Sausage or any one of the spiced or flavored sausages that are available.

            Which Cheese is the best for the recipe?

You can use either Colby Jack or Monterey Jack. Many people will use Pepper Jack.

          How do I store the food after dinner?

When the food has cooled down to room temperature, it can be placed in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 4 days.

            Can I freeze this Sausage and Potatoes Au Gratin?

Place it in an airtight, freezer safe container. It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What do you need to make Potatoes and Sausage Au Gratin

5 or 6 Russet Potatoes

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 white onion, diced

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tbsp Paprika

3 tbsp flour, all purpose

1 ½ cups milk

1 cup sour cream

3 ½ cups Cheese, Cheddar or Monterey Jack, shredded

1 pound ground sausage, seasoned as your favorite or use breakfast sausage

¼ cup butter

Parsley, for garnish after cooking

How to make Potatoes and Sausage Au Gratin

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 375*

Place sliced potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes

Drain and set to the side

As the potatoes are cooking, brown the sausage in a skillet over medium high heat

Put the potatoes, sausage, pepper and onion in a greased 9×13 baking dish

Sprinkle with 2 cups of shredded Cheese and set to the side for now

SECOND STEP:

In a medium saucepan combine the milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and flour

Cook on low until thickened, stirring constantly. Do Not let this boil!

Pour this sauce over the potato mixture in the baking dish

Stir slightly to let the milk mixture get down to the bottom of the dish

THIRD STEP:

Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered

Remove from the oven and cover with foil then bake for another 20 minutes

When the potatoes are fork tender, the dish is done

Garnish with parsley and serve

Enjoy!

YUM!