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Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Potato Casserole

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This Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory smoked sausage. Perfect for weeknight dinners, brunch, potlucks, or meal prep, it uses simple pantry and freezer staples to deliver big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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1 package (26 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on sausage/soup sodium)

1 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Optional toppings: chopped green onions, parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

2. Prepare Base Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

  • Thawed shredded hash browns

  • Sour cream

  • Cream of mushroom soup

  • Salt and pepper

  • 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese

Mix well until thoroughly combined.

3. Transfer to Baking Dish

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4. First Bake

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and the mixture is bubbling.

5. Add Sausage & Cheese Topping

Carefully remove the casserole from the oven.
Top evenly with the sliced smoked sausage and the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

6. Final Bake

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sausage is heated through.

7. Cool & Serve

Let the casserole sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Be sure to thaw hash browns fully and pat them dry to avoid a watery casserole.

  • For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, turkey sausage, and reduced-fat cheese.

  • Add vegetables like onions, bell peppers, spinach, or broccoli for extra nutrition.

  • Casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready.

  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully.

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