Description
Loaded Cheddar Sausage & Crispy Potato Casserole is a comforting dish that makes weeknight dinners a breeze, brimming with flavors that satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 2 pound baby gold potatoes, halved
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2. In a large skillet, cook the crumbled sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened. Drain excess fat.
3. 3. In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4. In another bowl, combine the cooked sausage and onions with sour cream and heavy cream. Fold in the seasoned potato mixture.
5. 5. Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
6. 6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Consider using turkey sausage for a lighter option or adding vegetables like spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg