Mashed Potatoes Sausage Corn Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy mashed potatoes paired with savory sausage, buttery corn, and a smooth cheddar cheese drizzle.
# Ingredients:
→ Mashed Potatoes
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4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup whole milk
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
→ Cheese Sauce
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1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Corn
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1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper
→ Sausages
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2 sausages (chicken, pork, or beef), sliced into thick rounds
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1 teaspoon olive oil
# Steps:
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Peel and dice the potatoes into even pieces. Place them in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
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Drain potatoes and return them to the warm pot. Add butter and a splash of milk. Mash until smooth, adding more milk to reach desired creaminess. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels, stirring gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and buttery.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in milk, then gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until smooth and fully melted. Pour sauce over mashed potatoes.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange sausage slices in a single layer and brown on both sides until crisp and cooked through.
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Plate mashed potatoes topped with cheese sauce. Add a portion of buttery corn and finish with browned sausage slices. Serve warm with an optional extra crack of black pepper.
# Notes & Tips:
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Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best mash texture and sharp cheddar for a bold cheese sauce flavor. Let potatoes rest briefly after draining for fluffier results.
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All components can be prepared a day ahead and gently reheated, adding milk to refresh mashed potatoes.
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For smoother cheese sauce, melt cheese on low heat while stirring constantly.