Sausage and Potato Casserole made with Smoked Sausage and Potatoes and Onion
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Grandma Bev always said: “If it’s bubbling at the edges, it’s ready to make everyone happy.” This casserole is exactly that kind of dish—simple, cozy, and built from pantry staples. Smoked sausage, onions, and potatoes bake together until the sausage coins are browned and the potatoes turn tender with caramelized edges. It’s classic Midwestern oven fare: practical, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd with minimal fuss.
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Serve it straight from the enamel pans while it’s still bubbling, alongside a crisp salad or steamed green beans. A tangy side like coleslaw or pickles balances the richness, and warm bread is perfect for soaking up the flavorful juices. For extra flair, set out sour cream, mustard, or hot sauce so everyone can customize their plate.
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Sausage and Potato Casserole 🥔🌭
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch coins | 1½ lbs |
| Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced/chunked | 2½ lbs |
| Yellow onion, thinly sliced | 1 large |
| Olive oil | 3 tbsp |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 3 tbsp |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp (plus more to taste) |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Smoked or sweet paprika | 1 tsp |
| Dried thyme or Italian seasoning | 1 tsp |
| Garlic, minced (or garlic powder) | 2 cloves (or ½ tsp) |
| Chicken broth, low sodium | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream or whole milk (optional) | ¼ cup |
| Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) | ¼ cup |
| Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional) | 2 tbsp |
Directions
1. Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease two medium enamel pans or one 9×13-inch dish.
2. Prep Ingredients
- Slice sausage into coins.
- Peel and cut potatoes into ½-inch slices or chunks.
- Slice onion into half-moons.
3. Season Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes and onions.
- Toss with olive oil, melted butter, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and garlic.
- Add sausage coins and toss again.
4. Assemble
- Spread mixture evenly in pans.
- Stir together broth and cream (if using) and pour evenly over.
5. Bake Covered
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until potatoes begin to soften.
6. Bake Uncovered
- Remove foil. Sprinkle Parmesan if using.
- Bake 20–25 minutes more, rotating pans once, until sausage is browned, potatoes caramelized, and edges bubbling.
7. Rest & Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve family-style straight from the pans.
Notes
- Bubbling edges are the signal it’s ready.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—space helps everything brown.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for easy lunches.
