Italian Sausage Casserole With Cheese and Potatoes

Looking for a hearty dish that your family will love? Try this Italian sausage casserole with cheese and potatoes. It is a real crowd pleaser!

This recipe goes back to the hearty food of the 1970s.  My mom used to make hearty side dish casseroles a lot since we had a big family and food had to go a long way.

Keep reading to find out how to make this delicious casserole.

Cheese Potato & Italian Sausage Casserole

The recipe is easy to make and delicious. 

I used sweet Italian sausage that it would not be too spicy. I also slimmed it down a little with low fat buttermilk and Cabot reduced fat cheddar cheese.
Gather your ingredients.  You will need the following:

• potatoes
• butter
• flour
• sweet Italian sausage
• buttermilk
• cheddar cheese
• paprika

salt and pepper
Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes. 

They should be slightly firm since they will cook a bit more in the oven.
Meanwhile cut the sausages in half and then into one inch pieces and cook, in a skillet over a medium heat, until they are lightly browned. 

Only about 5 minutes or so is all that they will need.
Combine the flour and butter and cook slightly and add the buttermilk.  Use a whisk and stir continuously. 

The sauce will thicken slightly as you whisk. Add 1/2 of the cheese and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
Cut the boiled potatoes into small chunks.
Place them in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam cooking spray.
Add the cooked Sausages and distribute evenly.
Pour the cheese sauce over the top and combine well.
Add the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole and sprinkle with paprika.

Cook in a preheated 350 º F oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown on the top.

Enjoy!

More casseroles to try

We love casseroles at our house for their ease of preparation and hearty taste. If you love them, too, try one of these recipes:

• Beef Noodle Casserole – Tasty – Easy Gourmet Dinner Recipe
• BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole – Hearty Chicken Bake with Barbecue Sauce
• Breakfast Casserole – Bacon Egg & Veggies
• Bring on the Ziti Casserole Recipes – A Collection of Easy Meals
• Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole

Yield: 6

Cheese Potato and Italian Sausage Casserole

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Italian sausages and potatoes combine with cheese in this hearty casserole that is sure to please

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound of potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups reduced fat buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until they are almost cooked.
3. Meanwhile cut the sausages in half and then into 1 inch pieces.
4. Cook over a medium heat until they are lightly browned.
5. Mix the butter and flour and cook slightly till blended.
6. Add the buttermilk and ½ of the shredded cheese and cook until it thickens.
7. Stir continuously with a whisk while cooking.
8. Dice the cooled potatoes and add to a casserole dish that has been sprayed with pam cooking spray.
9. Mix in the sausage pieces and distribute evenly.
10. Add the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
11. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and add the paprika.
12. Cook in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until it is golden brown on top.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 1125mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 24g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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