Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

A great recipe with three of my favorites… cheese, potatoes and smoked sausage, yum!

Ingredients:

• 3 cidaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb.
• 4 Tbs pbutter
• 4 Tbs pflour
• 2 c milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 lb velveeta cheese, diced
• 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 1/8 tsp paprika

How To Make Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

• 1 Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch “half moon” cuts. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
• 2 Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
• 3 Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat (stir constantly)until warm, melted and smooth.
• 4 Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese and paprika evenly over the top.
• 5 Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).