Sausage and Potatoes Italiano

Submitted by senseicheryl

"I received an email today from the www.bettycrocker.com website and it said that this is a NEW recipe. "Looking for a hearty meat and potatoes casserole? This one's in the oven in just 15 minutes." NOTE: The email says that it costs less than $1.50 per serving. :-)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 9 x 13 inch pan
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian pork sausage
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 2 (5 ounce) boxes au gratin potatoes, Betty Crocker brand recommended
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped (8 medium)
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (2 medium)

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, milk and margarine to boiling. Stir in 2 pouches potatoes and 2 pouches sauce mix. Stir in sausage and 1/2 cup green onions until well blended. Spoon potato mixture into dish.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Top with 2 tablespoons green onions.