Jolean's Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lb velveeta cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 lb skinless smoked sausage (eckrich is my favorite brand)
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to slightly brown.
• 2 meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
• 3 mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (use a whisk and stir constantly.).
• 4 pour /cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
• 5 bake in preheated 350°f oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).
• 6 note: you can substitute: 1/2 lb. hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch slices or 1/2 lb. ham diced into 1/2-inch dices or 12 oz. can of spam diced into 1/2-inch dices, instead of the smoked sausage.