Cheese, Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe
Dive into the comforting embrace of this Cheese, Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole, a hearty dish that perfectly combines rich flavors and satisfying textures. This casserole is a rustic blend of creamy potatoes, smoky sausages, and melted cheese, making it an ideal meal for cozy family dinners or when you need a warming dish on a chilly evening.
The layering of thinly sliced potatoes with smoked sausage and a creamy sauce, all topped with golden, bubbling cheese, creates a dish that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. It’s not just a casserole; it’s a celebration of simple, hearty ingredients coming together to create a feast for the senses.
Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 200g onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 10g olive oil
- 10 Charlotte-type potatoes
- 500g water
- 1 bouquet garni
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp milk
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- 5 smoked sausages
- A few strips of Comté cheese
Instructions:
- Begin by peeling and chopping the onions. Peel the garlic cloves, remove the germs, and finely chop. Sauté them in olive oil until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips. Pre-cook the potato strips in a pot of water with the bouquet garni for about 10 minutes.
- In a gratin dish, spread a layer of the sautéed onions. Arrange a layer of pre-cooked potatoes over the onions.
- Slice the smoked sausages and lay them over the potatoes. Sprinkle with Comté cheese shavings made with a peeler.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, pepper, and paprika. Pour this mixture evenly over the sausage layer. Add another layer of potatoes on top.
- Sprinkle the top with grated Comté cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Alternative Preparation with Thermomix (TM5):
- Peel and halve the onions. Peel and degerm the garlic cloves. Place both in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds at speed 5. Scrape down the sides, add olive oil, and cook for 5 minutes at 90°C on speed 1.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into thin strips. Place them in the simmering basket.
- After cooking the onions, transfer them to a gratin dish. Without rinsing the bowl, add water and the bouquet garni. Place the simmering basket inside and cook for 25 minutes at Varoma temperature on speed 1.
- Layer half the potatoes over the onions, top with sliced sausages, and sprinkle with cheese shavings. Follow the remaining baking instructions as above.
Enjoy this luscious casserole as a standalone meal or paired with a simple green salad for added freshness. Its comforting flavors are sure to win over everyone at your table!