Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Potato Casserole

If comfort had a flavor, this would be it. 🧀✨
First, thank you — truly — for being here. Every recipe shared, every photo tagged, every sweet comment makes this cozy kitchen corner feel like family. Today, we’re diving into one of my ultimate comfort-food creations: Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Potato Casserole.

This dish is creamy, smoky, and bubbling with golden cheddar cheese — the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table with smiles before the oven timer even dings.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I promised you versatile — and here’s proof!
This casserole checks every comfort box: it’s hearty, creamy, cheesy, and layered with tender potatoes and savory smoked sausage. It’s the kind of meal that tastes like it took hours to make, yet comes together with simple pantry staples.

Reasons to love it:

Family-friendly and budget-conscious.
Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Make-ahead and freezer-friendly!
The smell while it bakes? Absolutely irresistible.

What It Tastes Like

Imagine smoky sausage mingling with creamy potatoes and melted cheddar, baked to bubbling perfection. The edges crisp ever so slightly while the center stays soft and luscious. Every bite has that comforting, stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction that only a homemade casserole delivers.

Benefits of This Recipe

Quick prep: 15 minutes, and you’re oven-ready.
Flexible: Works with different sausages, cheeses, or even leftover ham.
Crowd-pleasing: Serves a hungry family or doubles easily for gatherings.
Freezer-friendly: Great for meal prep or make-ahead dinners.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 (14 oz) smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Tools You’ll Need

9×13-inch baking dish
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Aluminum foil
Nonstick spray or butter

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

Cheese: Swap cheddar for Colby Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack for a little kick.
Protein: Try turkey sausage, ham, or even shredded rotisserie chicken.
Veggie boost: Add peas, broccoli florets, or diced bell peppers before baking.
Soup base: Substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom or celery for a twist.