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Sausage Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

A packaged potato mix gets special treatment when jazzed up with sausage and vegetables. "I enjoy serving this cheesy casserole with warm bread," informs Mary Akker, Ellsworth, Minnesota.

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Sausage Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 package (5-1/4 ounces) au gratin potatoes
2-2/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion in oil until lightly browned; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes with contents of sauce mix, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in broccoli; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 687 calories, 43 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 2,223 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Potatoes Au Gratin in Quick Cooking January/February 2001, p17

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia