Ingredients
- 3 cups of diced Russet potatoes, parboiled
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced thin
- 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 4 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups half and half or whole milk
- ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese, cubed
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 350*
Parboil the potatoes. They can be left unpeeled if you choose. Do not fully cook as they will get mushy.
Saute the sliced smoked sausage lightly in a skillet, using 1 tbsp of Olive Oil
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray
SECOND STEP:
Place the cooked potatoes and the sausage into the dish, stirring just enough to mix evenly
Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, stir in the flour and stir to blend
Slowly add in the half and half or the milk and whisk it together. This helps get rid of the flour taste
Continue to cook until it thickens, continuously whisking
Stir in the Velveeta cubes and the salt and pepper
Stirring until this cheese is melted and the mix is smooth
THIRD STEP:
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes and meat
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top evenly
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the dish is golden brown on the top and the potatoes are tender
Enjoy!
