SWISS POTATO SAUSAGE BAKE

Swiss Potato Sausage Bake image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
3 cups siced mushrooms (or to taste)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (preferably Yukon Gold)
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 -3 cups swiss cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 cup half-and-half cream (or full-fat milk)
1/2 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
seasoning salt or regular salt and pepper

Steps:

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Grease or butter a 13x9-in casserole dish.
In a skillet over medium heat; saute onions, garlic, mushrooms, seasoning salt and pepper for about 5 minutes, or until liquid is evaporated; let cool slightly.
Layer half of the potatoes in prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with all the grated Parmesan cheese.
Top with sausage, onion, mushroom and garlic mixture, then half of the cheese.
Top with remaining potatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Pour the half and half cream and whipping cream over top.
You can top with more shredded cheese or Parmesan cheese if desired before baking.
Cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and uncover, using spatula, gently press potatoes down into the cream.
Return to oven and bake for another 25-35 minutes pressing potatoes down once, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown and bubbly.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.