Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage
Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage bakes into a hearty, bubbling casserole where smoky sausage meets tender shredded hash browns and sharp Cheddar. Sour cream and butter make it rich and velvety, while onions add a savory lift and the top turns lightly golden. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck crowd-pleaser.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- 3
Cut the sausage into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 4
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- 5
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- 6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 7
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 694.88 kcal High 35%
- Protein 25.57 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 25.94 g 9%
- Total Fat 52.96 g High 68%
- Saturated Fat 27.47 g High 137%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.07 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1088.04 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 505.4 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 403.02 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Shredded Hash Brown. Each serving provides about 694.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Hash Brown, Smoked Sausage. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 694.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage healthy?
- Cheesy Potatoes with Smoked Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 694.88 calories and 25.57 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1088.04 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.47 g (137% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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