Sausage and Potato Casserole

Here’s a simple and hearty Sausage and Potato Casserole recipe:

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Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 1 lb (450g) sausages (pork, beef, or chicken)
• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   • Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare sausages:
   • In a skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until browned.
   • Remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook onions and garlic:
   • In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
4. Layer the casserole:
   • Grease a baking dish.
   • Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
   • Add half of the sausage and onion mixture.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
   • Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, sausage, and onions.
5. Add liquid and cheese:
   • Pour milk or cream over the layers.
   • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top (optional).
6. Bake:
   • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
7. Serve:
   • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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✅ Tip: You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor. Thinly slicing the potatoes ensures they cook evenly.

If you want, I can also give a quick one-pan version that cooks entirely on the stovetop. Do you want me to do that?