Cheesy Sausage & Potato Bake (a hearty casserole with roasted potatoes, sausage, melted cheddar, and green onions). Here is the full recipe to recreate it. 🥔🧀🌭
Cheesy Sausage and Potato Bake
Ingredients
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2 lbs baby potatoes, diced into bite-size pieces
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12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup onion, diced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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¼ cup chicken broth (optional for moisture)
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3 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Season the Potatoes
In a large bowl combine:
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diced potatoes
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olive oil
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garlic powder
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paprika
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salt
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pepper
Toss until evenly coated.
3. Assemble the Casserole
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Spread potatoes in the baking dish.
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Add sliced sausage and diced onion over the potatoes.
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Drizzle melted butter and chicken broth over everything.
4. First Bake
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Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
5. Add Cheese
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Remove foil.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
6. Final Bake
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Bake 10–15 minutes more until:
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cheese is melted
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potatoes are fork-tender
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edges are slightly crispy.
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7. Garnish
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Sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.
✅ Serving ideas
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Add sour cream on top.
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Serve with eggs for breakfast.
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Great with a simple salad for dinner.
💡 Tip:
For extra flavor, you can add bell peppers, bacon bits, or a little ranch seasoning before baking.
If you want, I can also show you:
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the “Crack Sausage & Potato Bake” viral version (super creamy and addictive)
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or a slow cooker version that tastes even better.