Sausage and Potato Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage (Jimmy Dean)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of potato soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-75 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the potatoes, cream of potato soup, cream of celery soup, condensed milk, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is bubbly.
7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if desired, and bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 7 grams
• Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
• Sodium: 1000 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and filling
• Creamy and savory
• Colorful and flavorful
• Easily customizable

User Comments:

• "This casserole was a hit with my family! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor."
• "I love that this casserole is so versatile. I can add any vegetables or meats that I have on hand."
• "This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night."
• "I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!"
• "This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a large skillet to brown the sausage to prevent splattering.
• If you don't have condensed milk, you can use regular milk and add 1/4 cup of sugar.
• You can use any type of potatoes you like in this casserole.
• This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.