Description
This hearty baked dish combines creamy eggs, tender potatoes, savory sausage, and vibrant vegetables for a comforting and satisfying meal. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to assemble with simple ingredients
Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor
Perfect for serving a crowd
Great with the refreshing homemade sauce
Ingredients
Base Mixture
4 eggs
200 g cream
1 chopped tomato
500 g potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 Calabrian-style sausages, sliced or cubed
Grated cheese, to taste
Chopped chives, to taste
Salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika, to taste
Olive oil or vegetable oil
Sauce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Japanese cucumber
3 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dill, optional
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream until you get a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
Add chopped chives and chopped tomato, season with a pinch of salt, and mix quickly.
Place the sliced potatoes into a baking dish. Season them with salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, and a generous drizzle of oil.
Distribute the sliced or cubed sausage over the potatoes.
Pour the egg–cream mixture over everything and finish with grated cheese on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, or until golden and set.
While it bakes, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mix the sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chopped dill if using. Grate the cucumber and garlic finely, then mix them into the sauce.
Once the bake is ready, cut it into squares (like lasagna) and serve with the sauce on top or on the side.
Variations
Replace sausage with shredded cooked chicken or turkey.
Add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for more vegetables.
Use mozzarella or cheddar for a different cheesy flavor.
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Tips for Best Results
Slice the potatoes evenly for even cooking.
Use a glass baking dish if possible for better heat distribution.
Let the bake rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with green salad or roasted vegetables.
Top with fresh herbs before serving.
Pair with the homemade cucumber-garlic sauce for contrast.
FAQs
Can I add bell peppers?
Yes, sliced bell peppers are perfect in this bake and add extra flavor and color.
Can I make it ahead?
Assemble everything except the sauce, refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Can I replace the sausage?
Yes, chicken, ground beef, or vegetarian sausage all work.
Conclusion
This baked chicken and sausage casserole is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. Serve it hot with the refreshing sauce for a complete and delicious meal.