Created by Kchurchill5 on September 27, 2016
Step 1: TIP: This is best made in a 9x9" square pan; or a similar size casserole dish. I like to spray the pan/dish with a non-stick spray.
Step 2: Potatoes ... Now, I like to use my box slicer or mandolin; but, you can cut them by hand too. The same goes for the onions as well.
Step 3: Butter Flour Mix ... In a small dish, mix 2 tablespoons of the butter and flour together, using a fork or spoon. You want to mash it up.
Step 4: Dish ... Simply layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onions, 1/2 of the sausages, a little salt, pepper, seasoning; and, and 1/2 of the flour butter mix. Repeat. Then, finish with the remaining potatoes; and, a little salt and pepper.
Step 5: Pour the milk and broth over the top of the potatoes. The liquid should come up about half way up the pan. If not, add a bit more broth. Top with small bits of the remaining butter (1 tablespoon).
Step 6: Bake ... Cover your pan or dish with foil; and, bake on the middle shelf, in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, mix, recover; and cook another 10-20 minute - 40-50 minutes total baking time. Then, remove the foil; and cook another 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender, and the dish is golden brown and bubbly. I would love to say that these times are accurate; however, I have made this dish over and over; and, each time ... it seems to cook differently.
Step 7: Note: The thickness and type of potatoes, the type of dish, etc; can all affect how it cooks. My last dish took almost 1 1/2 hrs; where the one before - 1 hour. So, you just have to check it after you uncover the dish and return to the oven. Honestly, some potatoes just cook quicker than others.
Step 8: TIP: Also, if you like that crispy top ... you can turn on the broiler the last few minutes to brown the top; it isn't necessary. I usually don't do that.
Step 9: Serve and ENJOY! ... Dig in and enjoy. Creamy good comfort food. On the side, Mom would always serve peas. Now, if we were out of sausages - Mom would use minute pork chops; which were good, but not the same. A side salad would also be nice. And, for those cheese lovers, you could always add cheese, but we never did.