Cheesy Potato & Sausage Casserole.

I'm not a fan of sausage, but a smoked sausage (the kind shaped like a horse shoe) is a total weakness. It's not as gristly as breakfast sausage and it has a terrific flavor.  Pair that with cheese and potatoes and I HAD to try this recipe!

Ingredients:

3 cups potatoes (peeled, boiled, diced)

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp flour

1/8 tsp paprika

2 cups milk

1/2 tsp of salt & pepper

1/2 lb velveeta

1/2 cup shredded cheddar

1 lb skinless smoked sausage

I peeled and diced my potatoes (after washing them of course) then placed them in a pot with water to cover and a pinch of salt. I boiled them until they were just a tad hard (because they will get baked, you don't want them all the way cooked)

After that, I prepared my sausage. I just cut it in half. Then halved the half & diced.  Place them in a frying pan on medium heat and fry for 15 minutes. They will be nice and caramelized. 

Drain the potatoes and mix them in a baking dish with the cooked sausage. 

In a sauce pan, mix all other ingredients (except shredded cheddar) and heat on medium heat, whisking until smooth. 

Once it's heated and smooth, pour over the meat and potatoes. 

Top with cheddar cheese and a light dusting of paprika. 

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. The top will be nice and browned. 

(You may want to place a larger baking sheet under your dish, as you can see I had cheese over flow)

YUMM!!!! Doesn't that look tasty?