Description
Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Sausage & Crispy Potato Casserole is a delightful dish that combines comfort with culinary excellence, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
5. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the potato mixture. Pour half of the heavy cream over this layer.
6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Repeat with remaining potatoes, heavy cream, and cheese.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the top layer.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
9. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
For added texture, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg