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    Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole

    Published: Jan 14, 2023 · Modified: Jun 30, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    This easy sausage potato casserole is loaded with seasoned sausage, tender potatoes, loads of cheese, onions, and more. It's an easy to make, one pot dish that makes a rich, hearty meal everyone will love.

    Plateful of sausage and potato casserole next to a baking dish with more casserole.

    One thing that makes this sausage and potato casserole so good is it's versatility.

    Sometimes we make it with Italian sausage, which my husband Ken prefers, and others we make it with honey garlic sausage which is my favorite. No matter which you make it, this sausage potato bake cooks up great!

    Condensed cream soups get a bad rap thee days, but my grandmother used condensed cream soups for so many things and this is no exception.  They're a simple way to change up flavors and add a creamy texture to dishes with ease.

    If you love this casserole recipe, you might also enjoy this old-fashioned hamburger casserole, Biscuit Breakfast Casserole or chicken and waffles casserole.

    Why You Will Love This Potato Sausage Casserole

    • Requires only a few simple ingredients.
    • Incredibly easy to make.
    • So much versatility to use up ingredients you have on hand or to make it to your family's tastes.
    • Perfect for a weeknight family dinner.
    • Easy to make for groups so it's perfect for a potluck or party.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe. The major players are below, but you'll find the complete list of ingredients along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Ingredients on the counter you need to make cheesy potato sausage casserole.
    • Sausage: Use Italian sausage, honey garlic sausage or regular ground sausage to make a sausage bake with the flavors you love.
    • Potatoes: Use Yukon gold or Russet potatoes for the best results.
    • Cheese: Any flavor shredded cheese works great!
    • Cream soup: Choose from cream of tomato, celery or mushroom depending on the flavors you want in your casserole.
    • Milk: The casserole needs a bit of liquid to cook up tender and milk works great to give it a creamier consistency.
    • Onion: Gives the casserole a richer flavor.
    • Veggie: Corn, peas or beans all work well.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Sausage: Swap the sausage for another ground meat such as ground beef, turkey, or chicken.
    • Potatoes: Swap the regular potatoes for sweet potatoes or use a combination of white and sweet potatoes.
    • Spicy: Use pepper jack cheese on top, choose a spicy sausage, or add in some sliced jalapenos.

    How to Make Sausage and Potato Casserole

    This is a super-easy recipe to make. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps. The highlights are below but be sure to check out the recipe card for the full instructions.

    1. Cook your sausage until it's no longer pink.
    Raw sausage in a pan with a wooden spoon.
    Cooked sausage in a pan with a wooden spoon.
    1. Combine the soup, milk, onion, corn, peas, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    2. Add the meat and potato slices and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
    Mixing cream soup, milk, and veggies in the bowl.
    Cheesy potato sausage casserole in a casserole dish ready for the oven.
    1. Cover and bake. When it's cooked, uncover and top with cheese.
    2. Place back in the oven to broil until the cheese is melted and browned.
    Baked Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole  topped with shredded cheese in a casserole dish.
    Spoonful of cheesy potato sausage casserole over the casserole dish.
    1. Serve it up and enjoy!
    A close up image of sausage potato casserole on a plate ready to eat.

    Storage

    Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    Freezer: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. The potatoes might be a bit mushier after freezing.

    Reheat: Add the casserole and a splash of milk to a baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

    Can you make sausage and potato casserole in advance?

    Assemble the entire casserole and refrigerate it for a couple of days until ready to bake. When ready to heat, allow it to sit on the counter for thirty minutes before baking so your container doesn't break in the hot oven. Since the casserole is cold, you will need to extend the cooking time by 15-20 minutes.

    What to Serve with Casserole Dinners

    Casseroles like this sausage and potatoes recipe are complete meals all on their own, so I recommend serving something simple like bread or salad.

    Some of my favorites are:

    • Bread: Choose from toasty garlic bread, Italian cheese bread, or broccoli cornbread with cheese. You can also choose a store bought bread to make these easier.
    • Salad: I love this mixed green salad with fruit and nuts or strawberry spinach salad.
    • Vegetable side: If you're wanting more veggies on the table, these air fryer parmesan green beans or instant pot asparagus are great options.

    Tips

    • Gently mix the potatoes and sausage into the cream soup mixture. You don't want to break the potatoes.
    • Slice the potatoes a bit on the thicker side so they retain a nice texture while cooking.
    • Be sure you drain your cooked sausage before adding it to the casserole so it doesn't get greasy.

    FAQ

    What is a casserole?

    A casserole is any dish that's baked in a deep, wide baking dish. It can be layered like a lasagna or made of evenly-distributed ingredients like this casserole.

    How do you keep the sliced potatoes intact?

    Be gentle when mixing them into the cream soup mixture and slice them a bit on the thicker side.

    A plateful of potato sausage casserole with casserole dish in the back.

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    A plate of sausage potato casserole on the table ready to eat.

    Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole

    Karin and Ken
    This easy sausage potato casserole is loaded with seasoned sausage, tender potatoes, loads of cheese, onions, and more. It's an easy to make, one pot dish that makes a rich, hearty meal everyone will love.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Broil Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 430 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • 13 x 9 inch cake pan
    • large skillet
    • wooden spoon
    • cutting board
    • Sharp knife
    • Rubber spatula
    • large bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground sausage honey garlic or italian, casings removed or ½ inch slices
    • 1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream soup tomato, celery or mushroom soup, undiluted
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3-4 large potatoes peeled and sliced
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups cheese shredded, use more or less as desired

    Options (choose 1 vegetable)

    • 1 cup peas canned, drained
    • 1 cup corn canned, drained
    • 1 cup beans canned, drained
    • green onions thinly sliced, optional for serving
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    Instructions
     

    • Set aside an un-greased 13 x 9 inch pan. 
    • In a large skillet, cook your sausage (or whichever ground meat you are using) over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain if necessary and set aside. 
    • In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, onion, optional vegetable (if using) salt and pepper. 
    • Add your cooked ground meat and potato slices to your bowl and stir until the potatoes are coated and the meat is evenly distributed. 
    • Dump into pan. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 degrees for 1-½ hours or until potatoes are fork tender. I find that the cooking time will depend on which kind of potatoes you use.  Just poke the casserole with a fork and if it goes in easily your potatoes are done and the casserole is almost ready!
    • Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and brown. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Gently mix the potatoes and sausage into the cream soup mixture. You don't want to break the potatoes.
    • Slice the potatoes a bit on the thicker side so they retain a nice texture while cooking.
    • Be sure you drain your cooked sausage before adding it to the casserole so it doesn't get greasy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword cheesy sausage and potato casserole, potato sausage casserole, sausage and potato casserole easy
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published November 2019. it has been updated with new content and images.

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    Comments

    1. Darlene Styles says

      December 19, 2022 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Was searching for a recipe today to try and figure out how i was going
      to cook my honey garlic sausages for dinner tonight and stumbled upon
      your recipe. I'm sure glad I did! Made it for dinner tonight and it was
      fantastic. Followed your recipe to a T with the exception of one minor
      detail. I put garlic powder on top prior to baking it for the hour and
      half suggested. My husband even commented, not once but a few times
      that it was very good and even said that it was the best I had made in
      awhile.!! I want to thank you for this recipe. I will most definately be
      making this again and on a regular basis.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        December 19, 2022 at 8:03 pm

        I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to comment and let me know. You made my day. We love this casserole too! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much! All the best. Karin

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