Lay whole raw russet potatoes sliced in half in the clear glass 9×13 with 4 other cheap ingredients and your husband will swear you spent all day cooking.

This Oven Baked Potato Dinner features russet potato halves smothered in a rich, creamy sauce of mushroom soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar. Layered with smoky sliced sausage and baked under foil until fork-tender, it finishes uncovered with an extra layer of melted, bubbling cheese for a hearty, all-in-one meal.

Oven Baked Potato Dinner

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a glass 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the potato halves cut-side down in a single layer across the bottom.

2. Make cream sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth. Spoon and spread the mixture evenly over and around the potatoes.

3. Add sausage: Scatter the sliced smoked sausage across the top, tucking pieces down into the cream sauce between the potatoes.

4. Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, checking that the potatoes are becoming tender when pierced with a fork.

5. Add cheese and brown: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and return uncovered to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are completely fork-tender.

6. Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.