Herbed Potato And Sausage Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Peel and cut the onion into 1/4-inch dice.
2. Thinly slice the scallions crosswise.
3. Core, seed and chop the tomato.
4. Quarter the potatoes and cook them, with 1 teaspoon salt, in water to cover; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
5. Heat oil in a skillet and saute potatoes until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
6. Add onions, scallions, tomato, herbs, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. Saute until the onions are tender, about 4 minutes; set mixture aside.
8. Add sausage to same skillet and saute until browned, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and discard fat.
9. Toss sausage with the potato mixture and transfer to a 3-quart casserole. (Can cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. ) Grate the cheese (1 cup). (If casserole has been refrigerated, heat it in a 350 F oven for about 15 minutes, until warm. ) Adjust oven rack to high position and heat broiler.
10. Sprinkle casserole with grated cheese and broil until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
11. SERVING: Top with sour cream, sprinkle with paprika, and serve immediately.