Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Potato Casserole
A comforting and hearty dish featuring smoked sausage, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Frozen diced hash brown potatoes (Thawed) Thawed before use.
- 2 cups Smoked sausage (Sliced into 1/2-inch rounds) Lightly browned for extra flavor.
- 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Reserve 0.5 cups for topping.
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Melted)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (Optional) For added flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika. Stir until smooth.
- Add the thawed hash browns, browned sausage, chopped onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbling around the edges.
- For an extra-crispy topping, turn on the broiler for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serves well with a green salad or steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze before baking.