- Potatoes stayed hard?
- Sliced too thick or undercooked before baking. Oven is mostly for melding flavors.
- Too greasy.
- Sausage was very fatty. Use less added fat between layers.
Layered Potato and Sausage Casserole
The Hungarian family 'lasagna'. Layers of potato, egg, and sausage create a flavor symphony. Sausage fat permeates neutral potato and egg, sour cream binds it all. Secret is high quality smoked sausage.
Ingredients
2
lbs
Potatoes (Waxy, Yukon Gold)
6
large
Eggs
10
oz
Smoked Sausage (Kielbasa or Chorizo)
16
oz
Sour Cream
2
tbsp
Butter or Lard
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Pot for potatoes
- Casserole dish
- Egg slicer
Allergen Information
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Boil potatoes in skins. Hard boil eggs.
Tip: Boiling in skins retains flavor and starch.
2
✓
Peel and slice potatoes and eggs. Slice sausage.
Tip: Uniform slices for even layering.
3
✓
Grease dish. Layer: Potato, Salt, Egg, Sausage, Sour Cream drizzle.
Tip: Scatter sausage for even fat distribution.
4
✓
Repeat. End with potato topped generously with sour cream and drizzles of fat.
Tip: Top sour cream protects from drying and browns nicely.
5
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 mins until golden.
Tip: Done when fat bubbles at edges.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Potatoes (Waxy, Yukon Gold)
- 6 large Eggs
- 10 oz Smoked Sausage (Kielbasa or Chorizo)
- 16 oz Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Butter or Lard
- 1 pinch Salt