FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE
Frozen Potatoes O Brien, Rotel, spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese makes this Firecracker Potato Casserole a great addition to your cook-outs. It is easy to transport and serves a lot of people.
Servings 8
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy ground sausage
- 2 lb bag frozen Potatoes O' Brien Ore-Ida
- 1 10oz can Rotel
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese divided
- 1 stick butter 1/2 cup melted
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray. If transporting this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan.
- Crumble and brown sausage, drain grease: set aside.
- Open the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked sausage, Rotel, salt, pepper, sour cream, 2 cups of the shredded cheese, and melted butter. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and the jalapeno slices.
- Bake, covered with foil, for about 20 minutes then bake uncovered another 20 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Spray the foil with no stick cooking spray before you cover the potatoes, so it won't stick.
WEAR GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH JALAPENOS.