Cheesy Potato Smoked Sausage (Print Version)

Creamy potatoes and smoked sausage topped with melty cheddar cheese. A tasty, hearty dish for your next dinner.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

02 - 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, split into two portions

03 - 1 package (26 ounces) shredded hash browns

04 - 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup

05 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

06 - 1 teaspoon salt, optional

07 - 1 cup sour cream

01 - Place hash browns in a big mixing bowl to start.

02 - Add sour cream, mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until it's all mixed up.

03 - Toss 2 cups of shredded cheddar in the bowl and stir until it's blended well.

04 - Spread your mix evenly into a greased 9x13 pan.

05 - Pop it into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.

06 - Layer the sausage slices and remaining cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.

07 - Bake for another 15-20 minutes until it's hot all through and the cheese is ooey-gooey.

01 - Frozen hash browns need to be thawed so they cook nice and evenly. Break apart any chunks using a knife if needed.

02 - Use a roomy bowl to mix everything together. It makes stirring easier, especially since there’s a lot of stuff.

03 - If you don't need as much, just make half and use a smaller pan or keep the same pan with less cooking time.

04 - If you’ve got extra cubed cheese, throw it in instead of shredded—it does the job just as well.

05 - The thickness of the sausage slices is up to you. Go thick or thin, whatever works!

06 - This dish freezes great for later, and it heats up fast, making it a solid option for weekday lunches.