Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake
A comforting baked casserole featuring Cumberland sausage and tender potatoes in a creamy mustard sauce. This british-inspired comfort food ready in about 75 minutes pairs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cumberland sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Step 2: In a medium pan over medium heat, cook 12 oz sliced Cumberland sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter then whisk in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Step 4: Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk, cooking and stirring for 5 minutes until thickened and smooth.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; remove from heat.
- Step 6: Layer half of the 1 lb thinly sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by the sausage slices, then the remaining potatoes.
- Step 7: Pour the creamy mustard sauce evenly over the layered potatoes and sausage, then sprinkle 1 cup grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Step 8: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Step 9: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (15 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Creamy Cumberland Sausage and Potato Bake?
British comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
