Callie took this picture on the way home from church on Sunday because the trees were "ever-so beautiful", her words!
When I was a kid it was hot dogs and potatoes. I have modified the recipe slightly (and probably added tons of calories) and it was a big hit!
It comes together pretty easily and is super yummy!
You need:
6 cups of peeled potatoes, I used russet
1 lb of smoked sausage, sliced and cooked
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 cups of milk
dash of salt and pepper
8 oz velveeta
1 and 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Pre-heat the oven to 350.
Peel, cube and boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes. I used to HATE peeling potatoes, but on Christmas eve my mother in law introduced to me the "y" peeler. Where has this been all my life?!?
I immediately went home and bought like 5! It seriously takes half the time and does a better job!
Back to the recipe...
While the potatoes are boiling, cut the sausage into regular old circle slices. Then, I cook mine in the microwave for about 4 minutes. I suppose if you wanted them more crispy you could heat them in a pan, on the stove top.
Next, make the white sauce: combine the butter, flour, salt, pepper, milk and velveeta. Let that cook on medium until everything is bubbly and melty. Then add in the 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and stir to melt it.
Drain the potatoes and toss with the cooked sausage and put in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes and you will have one amazing meal!
