Description
Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Sausage & Crispy Potato Casserole is a comforting dish that combines rich Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, melting cheese, and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until golden brown. Drain excess fat.
3. 3. Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Prepare Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes with cooked sausage, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. 5. Layer Ingredients: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, place half of the potato mixture evenly and drizzle half of the heavy cream over it.
6. 6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Layer remaining potatoes, rest of the cream, and finish with remaining cheeses.
7. 7. Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the top layer for a crispy finish.
8. 8. Bake Casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
9. 9. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using lower-fat cheese options or a combination of whole and skim milk in the cream to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg