Cheesy Ranch Scalloped Potatoes & Sausage
A hearty dish combining smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- Saucepan
- wire whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced in rounds) can use polish sausage
- 7-8 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced)
- 1 green pepper (seeded and coarsely chopped)
- 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
- 8 ounce Colby Jack cheese (cubed) can use any cheese
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoon butter or 1/2 stick or 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can use any cheese
- 1-2 tablespoon paprika
- fresh parsley (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sausage, peeled and sliced potatoes, chopped green pepper, and chopped onion. Toss to mix.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and pour in the potato-sausage mixture. Sprinkle cubed cheese on top.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sour cream, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour. Over low heat, melt the ingredients while stirring with a wire whisk until the mixture thickens and is smooth. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and pour the mixture over the potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by paprika.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes until the top starts to brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Cooking time varies depending on the depth of your dish and how thinly you slice the potatoes. Check to ensure the potatoes are fully cooked before serving.