SAUSAGE SCALLOPED POTATOES

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"I adapted my mother's creamy entree recipe for the microwave," relates Erlene Crusoe of Litchfield, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
4 medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced (3-1/2 to 4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place sausage in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside., Place butter in a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Heat on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes., Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; stir. Heat 4 minutes longer. Stir in the sausage. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sausage is heated through. Stir. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.