Potato and Sausage Casserole Recipe
Category: Main Dishes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red Potatoes | 900g |
| Sausage | 650g |
| White Onions | 100g |
| Rosemary | 3 sprigs |
| Sage | 6 leaves |
| White Wine | 20g |
| Parmigiano Reggiano DOP | 120g |
| Robiola Cheese | 200g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | to taste |
| Breadcrumbs | to taste |
| Fine Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
Instructions:
To make this hearty and flavorful Potato and Sausage Casserole, start by preparing your ingredients. Begin by peeling and slicing the white onion. Finely chop the rosemary needles. For the sausage, make a lengthwise incision to remove the casing, if necessary.
In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onions and sauté them until they soften and become translucent. Add the sausage meat to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook it until it’s browned and cooked through. This should take about 5 minutes. Once the sausage is nicely browned, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for another 7 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld together. Once done, turn off the heat and set the mixture aside.
Next, prepare a 30×20 cm rectangular baking dish by greasing it with a bit of olive oil. Then, sprinkle the bottom and sides of the dish with breadcrumbs to create a light coating. This will help prevent sticking and add texture to the casserole.
Now, it’s time to layer the casserole. Begin by placing a layer of thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the dish, ensuring they overlap slightly to avoid leaving any gaps. Drizzle a little olive oil over the potatoes, and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over the potatoes, then add small chunks of Robiola cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process: add more slices of potatoes, followed by more cheese and sausage mixture, until all ingredients are used up. You should end up with about four layers. Make sure to finish with a final layer of cheese and a touch of black pepper.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), and once it’s ready, place the casserole in the oven. Bake it for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice it into portions and serve it warm, enjoying the delicious layers of creamy potatoes, flavorful sausage, and melted cheese.
This Potato and Sausage Casserole is perfect for family dinners, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Enjoy your meal!
