If there’s one dish that screams comfort food to me, it’s Potato Casserole. This dish has a special place in my heart – it’s the recipe my mom used to make for family dinners when I was a kid. Fast forward to today, and it’s a recipe that I love sharing with you all. This Potato Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. It’s made with simple ingredients – Irish potatoes, sour cream, Cheez Whiz, minced onions, dried parsley, and precooked sausage – but the result is nothing short of extraordinary. One bite of this casserole, and you’ll be transported back to your childhood days. And the best part? It’s super easy to make. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So, let’s dive into the world of comfort food and make this delicious Potato Casserole together!
Ingredients
- 4 lb. Irish potatoes (boil, peel and slice in 1/4 slices)
- 16 oz. (large) sour cream
- 16 oz. (large) Cheez Whiz
- 2 Tbsp. minced onions
- 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 lb. precooked sausage (sliced in diced cuts)
Baking Instructions
- Mix sour cream, Cheez Whiz, onions and parsley.
- Fold in potatoes.
- Fold in sausage.
- Pour in large baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
- Top with red pepper and a few sausage slices for looks.
Calorie: 400
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Potato Casserole Caper
Let me tell you about the time I decided to prepare a potato casserole. Not just any potato casserole, but one that would make my Irish ancestors weep with joy.
The Gathering of Ingredients
So, I find myself in the grocery store, staring down a pile of what seemed like a thousand potatoes. I had a mission: to find the best 4 lb. of Irish potatoes. I needed them to be firm yet humble, just like a good Irish lad. After what felt like an eternity of potato picking, I finally had my winners.
Next on my list was sour cream. Now, there’s a whole aisle dedicated to sour cream, but I needed the best. I needed the 16 oz. large sour cream that had the audacity to sit on the top shelf, just out of my reach. After a quick game of supermarket acrobatics, I had my prize.
The other ingredients, 16 oz. of Cheez Whiz, 2 Tbsp. of minced onions, 1 Tbsp. of dried parsley, and 1 lb. of precooked sausage, were relatively easy to find. Although, I did have a staring contest with a particularly stubborn jar of Cheez Whiz.
The Mixing Madness
Back in my kitchen, armed with my ingredients, I was ready to start. I mixed the sour cream, Cheez Whiz, onions, and parsley with all the finesse of a blindfolded elephant. It was a sight to behold. I’ve got to say, there’s something therapeutic about folding in ingredients. It’s like the cooking equivalent of popping bubble wrap.
The Potato Parade and Sausage Soiree
Then came the time to fold in the previously boiled, peeled, and sliced Irish potatoes. Trust me, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a mountain of creamy, cheesy potatoes taking shape. It was like watching a delicious rom-com between potatoes and dairy.
Finally, the sausage had its moment. Precooked, diced, and ready to be folded, it was like the grand finale of a fireworks display. And let me tell you, they were the life of the party in that baking dish.
The Baking Ballet
I poured the mixture into a large baking pan, feeling like a conductor leading an orchestra. The crescendo? A 350° oven waiting to embrace my creation for a 45-minute ballet of baking.
The Garnishing Gala
Post-bake, it was time to get fancy. I topped the casserole with red pepper and a few sausage slices. Because let’s face it, even potato casseroles need some bling.
And there it was, my potato casserole, a masterpiece ready for its close-up. As I sat down to enjoy the fruits of my labor, I realized that cooking is not just about following a recipe. It’s about the joy, the mishaps, and the small victories along the way. And you know what? I’d do it all again, even the supermarket acrobatics. Because that’s what makes the perfect potato casserole – a good portion of love, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of Irish potatoes.
