Cheesy Baked Paprika Potato Casserole

Name: Cheesy Baked Paprika Potato Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 2 potatoes (large, peeled and thinly sliced); 4 ounce Hungarian smoked sausage (thinly sliced); 2 eggs (hard-boiled, sliced); 0.5 yellow onion (small, thinly sliced); 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 0.25 teaspoon caraway seeds; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 dill pickles (large)

A satisfying, layered casserole featuring tender sliced potatoes, smoked Hungarian sausage, hard-boiled eggs, and a rich, creamy, paprika-spiced sour cream sauce, baked until bubbly and golden.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Hungarian
Difficulty: Medium

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 potatoes (large, peeled and thinly sliced)
4 ounce Hungarian smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
2 eggs (hard-boiled, sliced)
0.5 yellow onion (small, thinly sliced)
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
0.5 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
0.25 teaspoon caraway seeds
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 dill pickles (large)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish (e.g., 8x8 inch).
Cook the potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
Make the paprika sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 small yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble the casserole: Spread a thin layer of the paprika sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the partially cooked potato slices over the sauce. Layer half of the sliced Hungarian smoked sausage, half of the sliced hard-boiled eggs, and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, sausage, eggs, and sauce.
Top with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, the potatoes are tender, and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve the cheesy baked paprika potato casserole with large dill pickles on the side.

Notes

Boiling the potatoes first helps ensure they cook evenly and become tender in the casserole. You can substitute any smoked sausage for Hungarian Kolbász if unavailable.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 760
Protein: 34.5 g
Carbohydrates: 64.5 g
Fat: 42.5 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 1580 mg
Saturated Fat: 21.5 g
Sugar: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 310 mg