Sausage and Potato

Name: Sausage and Potato
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 small red potatoes, cubed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This sausage and potato recipe uses two classic ingredients to create a quick comforting meal.

Ingredients

2 small red potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine potatoes and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute zucchini with garlic salt until crisp-tender. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned.
Drain potatoes; stir into zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 448 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1396mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

One Saturday night a few years ago, I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment. It was dinnertime, and I had to use what I had on hand. It's been a hit with my family ever since. —Nancy Russell, Englewood, Colorado

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