Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers

Submitted by Charlotte J

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/3 inch strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/3 inch strips
• coarse salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup canned tomato with juice
• 1 3⁄4 lbs russet potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet.
2. Crumble in the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until it loses its pink color.
3. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat off.
4. Add onions and bell peppers, season with salt and saute.
5. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
6. Add the oregano, crushed red pepper and tomatoes.
7. Stir, breaking up the tomatoes and cook until very thick.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
10. Grease a 3-quart casserole.
11. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/8 inch-thick slices.
12. Combine the flour with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
13. Place one-third of the potatoes in a layer in the casserole.
14. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with half the flour mix.
15. Spoon on half the sausage and peppers.
16. Repeat layers ending with potatoes and seasonings.
17. Pour in the half-and-half and cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
18. Bake for 45 minutes.
19. Uncover the casserole and push the potatoes down to submerge them.
20. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake for another 40 minutes or so.
21. The top of the casserole will be a rich brown, and the dish will be very juicy.
22. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Toppats]

Very good one dish meal. I agree that there is quite a bit of prep involved but if you have the time it is worth it. I liked it because my cupboard was pretty bare but I had all these ingredients. It is also something out of the ordinary and that is always nice. I cut down the half and half with milk and it was still very good so that could cut a few fat calories...

 

[AmandaMcMom]

I like this. Seemed like it was a lot of prep work, but in the end wasnt too bad. I used condenced milk instead of half and half to cut down the fat, I dont think that was the best Idea.( Inside wasnt 'creamy' at all.) But all and all it was good and husband went back for 3rd's!

 

[Fairy Nuff]

I loved this!! The flavours were great, it wasn't complicated and after the initial cooking you just bung it in the oven!!! I wanted a recipe using Italian sausage because I've never cooked them before and I knew when I read the ingredients that I'd enjoy this. I made this meal for myself because the rest of the family wanted something that I don't like....well now they want the leftovers tomorrow but they'll have to fight me for them!! And I imagine that it will taste even better then (if that's possible) - thanks Charlotte J for a really tasty meal that I'll be making again!!