Potato and Sausage Bake with Sour Cream Sauce

 

Potato and Sausage Bake with Sour Cream Sauce

A hearty, comforting dish with crispy potatoes, flavorful sausage, and a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce!

Ingredients:

For the Bake:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, optional)

For the Sour Cream Sauce:

• 1 cup (240g) sour cream
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk (to thin the sauce)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for extra flavor)
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep & Preheat:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Grease a baking dish.

2. Season & Roast Potatoes:

• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Spread them in the baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.

3. Add Sausage & Bake:

• Add sliced sausage and onions to the dish, mixing well.
• Bake for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are golden and sausage is slightly crispy.
• (Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top in the last 5 minutes.)

4. Make Sour Cream Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.

5. Serve & Enjoy:

• Drizzle the sauce over the baked potatoes and sausage or serve it on the side.

Tips:

✅ Use baby potatoes for a more rustic look.
✅ Swap smoked sausage for chorizo if you want a spicy kick.
✅ Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies!

Would you like a one-pan stovetop version instead?