Scalloped Potatoes, Sausage and Cabbage

Comfort food. Growing up, we had potatoes with almost every meal. This recipe uses cabbage, but you can leave it out if you prefer. The Kielbasa sausage can be substituted for another kind of meat.  This recipe is very versatile, allowing you to use what you have on hand. this dish can even be made ahead of time and baked later on. 

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, sliced very thin
1 onion
8 oz. Kielbasa sausage
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can evaporated milk
1/4 c. water
2 c. shredded cabbage
1/2 cheddar cheese, shredded 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish.  You can also use a 13 x 9 baking dish if you don't have a casserole dish.  

Slice potatoes, onions and sausage thinly.  Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine.  Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.  Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened.

Layer one third of the potatoes, half of the onions, half the cabbage, half of the sausage and one third of the sauce.  Repeat layers and top with the remaining potatoes and sauce.

Cover and bake for 35 minutes.  Uncover and bake 45-50 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.