Hearty Dutch Casserole
A comforting, layered casserole with a crispy topping.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Hearty Beef Sausagecasings removed
- ●2 medium Casserole Potatoespeeled and thinly sliced
- ●2 large Roasted Carrotspeeled and sliced
- ●1 head Lettuceshredded
- ●1 cup Heavy Creamor half-and-half
- ●1 cup Cheddar Cheeseshredded
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Transfer the cooked sausage to a large bowl and add the sliced potatoes, carrots, and shredded lettuce.
- 4
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 5
Add the flour and whisk together to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 9
Add the cooked sausage mixture to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- 10
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with additional shredded cheese if desired.
- 11
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.