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Sausage and Potato Casserole

This Sausage and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty pork sausages with tender potatoes and a rich, herby gravy. It is a family-friendly dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 681

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g potatoes approx 1.5 lb, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 pork sausages or plant-based alternatives, cut into pieces
  • 250 g chicken stock or broth 1 cup
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 100 g cheddar cheese grated (1 cup)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian dried herbs

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large pan
  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and boil in salted water until fork-tender.
    700 g potatoes
  3. While potatoes boil, cut sausages into bite-sized pieces.
    6 pork sausages
  4. Heat oil in a large pan, fry sausages until browned, then remove and set aside.
    3 tbsp vegetable oil, 6 pork sausages
  5. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.
    1 red onion, 2 cloves garlic
  6. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute.
    1 tbsp plain flour
  7. Slowly pour in chicken stock, whisking until gravy thickens.
    250 g chicken stock or broth
  8. Season gravy with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
    1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp Italian dried herbs
  9. Drain cooked potatoes and place in an oven-safe casserole dish.
    700 g potatoes
  10. Top with sausages and drizzle with gravy.
    6 pork sausages
  11. Sprinkle grated cheese over the dish.
    100 g cheddar cheese
  12. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  13. Garnish with parsley before serving.
    2 tbsp fresh parsley

Notes

Ensure potatoes are fully cooked before baking as the oven time is only for melting cheese. Brown sausages thoroughly before adding to the casserole to prevent excess grease.
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