Oven-Baked Sausages with Gratin Potatoes

Name: Oven-Baked Sausages with Gratin Potatoes - Daria B.
Ingredients: 4 smoked pork sausages; 4; 6 large potatoes; 4 tablespoons oil or lard; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 cup milk; 1 egg yolk; 2; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 50; 100 g grated cheese; salt; pepper; ground nutmeg; optional

Meat - Oven-Baked Sausages with Gratin Potatoes by Daria B. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious potato gratin with sausages, start by preparing the basic ingredients. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a pot of salted water, being careful not to let them boil too much to avoid a mushy texture. After boiling for about 20-30 minutes, check if they are cooked with a fork. If it pierces easily, the potatoes are ready. Drain them and let them cool in a ventilated area. Once cooled, peel them and slice them into rounds about one centimeter thick to achieve an even texture in the gratin. Meanwhile, prepare the sausages. Cut them into pieces of desired size and place them in a greased baking dish with two tablespoons of oil mixed with three tablespoons of water. This combination will help keep the sausages juicy during baking. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and let them bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning them occasionally to brown evenly on all sides. When the sausages develop a golden crust, remove them from the oven and keep them warm. In a frying pan, dissolve the flour in two tablespoons of cold milk, stirring well to avoid lumps. Heat the remaining oil in another pan and add the flour mixture, sautéing it lightly for a few minutes. Then, extinguish with the remaining milk, stirring continuously over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Once it reaches the desired consistency, let it cool slightly, then incorporate the egg yolk, the slices of boiled potato, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste. The preparation of the gratin continues by lining the baking dish where the sausages were cooked with breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture and provide extra crunch. Pour the potato and sauce mixture over the breadcrumbs, ensuring it is evenly distributed. On top, add sour cream and a generous amount of grated cheese, which will provide a delicious and golden crust. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the gratin becomes golden and bubbly. In the last 10 minutes of baking, place the sausages on top of the potatoes to heat them and let them soak up the flavors of the sauce. Once the gratin is ready, remove it from the oven, portion it, and serve it warm to enjoy all the delicious flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for a family meal or a dinner with friends. Bon appétit!