Potato and Sausage Casserole
Potato and Sausage Casserole is a hearty, baked comfort dish typically featuring sliced or diced potatoes, savory sausage (like kielbasa or bratwurst), and often onions and cheese, all bound together with a creamy sauce or broth. It's a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the Midwest and among communities with German or Eastern European heritage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dish due to the potatoes, sausage, and creamy or cheesy components, making it quite calorie-dense. It provides significant energy, protein from the sausage, and key nutrients like potassium from the potatoes and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic 'potluck' or family reunion dish, valued for its ability to feed a crowd easily and its satisfying, nostalgic flavors. Nutritionally, it's a complete, all-in-one meal that balances starchy energy with protein and fat, though it's typically enjoyed as an occasional comfort food rather than a daily staple.
