Live Below The Line Recipe: Cheesy Roasted Potatoes and Sausage
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I was asked to share a recipe for those participating in the Live Below the Line $1.50 a day challenge. I knew immediately that I’d post one of my grandmother’s favorite childhood meals, cheesy roasted potatoes, and sausage. Her mom made this often to feed her family of 10 on an extremely limited budget.
Not only is this dish easy, quick, cheap, and very filling but it is flavorful as well. It uses only 4 basic ingredients, potatoes, onion, sausage, and cheese which are very versatile. They can all be used to create many other meals which is necessary when you are trying to create a menu on such a small amount of money.
Cheesy roasted potatoes and sausage can be eaten for breakfast (tastes great in a flour tortilla or in an omelet), lunch, or dinner. We’re a family of 4 (although our 10-month old doesn’t eat much) this meal could serve 4 generously.
Cheesy Roasted Potatoes and Sausage (serves 4-5 )
Tips for getting food for less= FARMERS MARKET.
I’m not sure if grocery stores will discount produce on the spot if they are bruised but the Farmers Market in my area always does. Normally this produce will be thrown away anyway so they will sell them pretty cheap to those willing to pay. Bruised apples are great for apple sauce. My potatoes were slightly chipped and the peel from my onion had seen better days so I got them super cheap which made this meal possible for only $2.33 combined with a coupon and store sales of the kielbasa (I only used half of it) and factoring in my price for the cheese, olive oil, and spices that I already had at home.
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Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 small sweet yellow onion
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- Italian seasoning
- 8 oz smoked sausage, I used turkey kielbasa
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, I used a mixture of sharp and smoked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line a large baking sheet with greased foil. Set aside
- Dice potatoes into small cubes
- Dice onion into small pieces
- Place potatoes and onion in a large bowl and toss lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle and toss generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle and toss generously with Italian seasoning.
- Spread potatoes mixture evenly in a single layer on prepared pan.
- Dice smoked sausage into cubes and sprinkle over potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes is tender.
- Immediately top with cheese and return to oven and bake until cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
I have made this several times and it is really good. I use Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning since that is what I had on hand the first time. Johnsonville Andouille sausage so far is the best.
Hmmm maybe it’s just me but I didn’t care for this at all.
Made it twice and tweaked it both times. Was very yummy. I added green peppers and mushrooms and used ground chicken. Thank you for all your easy and great recipes.
Made this tonight. My teenage boys loved it. Definitely a keeper.
I have some alternate ideas for this recipe. It soulds good just as it is, but to keep things from always tasting the same…
1. Substitute 1 well-beaten egg per person for half or one-third of the smoked sausage. Despite the recent increases in the cost of eggs, they should still be cheaper than sausage. If adding eggs, consider omitting the Italian seasoning and drizzling with butter instead of olive oil. I don’t see olive oil or italian seasoning going together with eggs. Perhaps I’m wrong though.
2. An alternative to smoked sausage is regular ground sausage like Jimmy Dean’s or Swaggerty’s. Prepare in skillet and drain on paper towels. Chop in small pieces when cool enough to handle. This would be especially good with the eggs.
3. I would prefer Red New Potatoes over Russett potatoes. It’s more a matter of their smooth texture than flavor.
I made this last night and it was a hit at my house. My teenage son only had one complaint…”why didn’t you make this sooner cause it tastes SO GOOD?!” . This is the 3rd recipe of yours I have tried and they are all easy to make and taste totally amazing!!!!