By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 4, 2019
Sausage and potatoes are a classic combo that’s perfect for breakfast. Make this Sausage Potato Casserole in just 30 minutes, and have a hot breakfast ready in no time. I especially love this cheesy sausage breakfast casserole for Christmas and other holiday mornings.
Why We Love This Sausage Potato Casserole Recipe
- Easy. I really don’t like spending all my time in the kitchen, especially first thing in the morning. This cheesy dish solves that problem! It’s an entire meal in one dish!
- Cheesy. This casserole has everything you need for an easy and tasty breakfast. It’s savory, it’s cheesy, and it’s plenty filling.
- Flavorful. Cheese, potatoes, sausage. Check, check, and check! What more could you ask for from a sausage breakfast casserole? We’ve also got some onion and parsley thrown in there to add even more flavor!
Variations on Potato Sausage Casserole
You can change up this casserole by using different kinds of sausage, such as Italian, breakfast, chorizo, or even soy sausage. You can also add some fresh herbs, like sage, to enhance the breakfast-y flavor!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover sausage and potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
How to Freeze
Freeze sausage and potato casserole tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this cheesy sausage potato casserole with breakfast classics, like scrambled eggs , buttermilk pancakes , or sticky buns .
More Savory Breakfast Casseroles To Try
- Ham and Potato Casserole
- Eggs Benedict Casserole
- Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
5-Star Review
“Oh my goodness, I could almost eat this whole casserole myself, SO good!” -Kimberly
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
- ▢ 1 yellow onion chopped
- ▢ 2 cups freshly shredded cheese — cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss or a mixture
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cook, uncovered 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork tender. Drain the potatoes and place them in the prepared baking dish. 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Pour the melted butter over the potatoes. ¼ cup unsalted butter
- While the potatoes cook, crumble the sausage in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the sausage is cooked through. Transfer the sausage/onion mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and dab the top of the mixture with another paper towel. 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage, 1 yellow onion
- Spread the sausage/onion mixture over the potatoes and gently toss the mixture together.
- Top with cheese and bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 2 cups freshly shredded cheese
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Equipment
- 9×13-inch Baking Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Sausage and Potato Casserole Step by Step
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Boil the Potatoes: Place 3 pounds of sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cook, uncovered 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and place them in the prepared baking dish.
Add the Butter: Pour ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter over the potatoes.
Cook the Sausage: While the potatoes cook, crumble 1 pound of pork sausage in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the sausage is cooked through. Transfer the sausage/onion mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and dab the top of the mixture with another paper towel.
Toss the Sausage and Potatoes: Spread the sausage/onion mixture over the potatoes and gently toss the mixture together.
Bake the Casserole: Top with 2 cups of freshly shredded cheese and bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.
Sausage and Potatoes Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheese – cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss or a mixture
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cook, uncovered 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork tender. Drain the potatoes and place them in the prepared baking dish. 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Pour the melted butter over the potatoes. ¼ cup unsalted butter
- While the potatoes cook, crumble the sausage in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the sausage is cooked through. Transfer the sausage/onion mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and dab the top of the mixture with another paper towel. 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage, 1 yellow onion
- Spread the sausage/onion mixture over the potatoes and gently toss the mixture together.
- Top with cheese and bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 2 cups freshly shredded cheese
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
