Potato-Sausage Casserole

• 6 to 8 medium to large potatoes
• 1 to 2 lb. bulk or link pork sausage
• 3 Tbsp. sausage drippings
• 9 Tbsp. flour, divided
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. ground sage
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 to 3 c. milk

1. Boil potatoes.
2. Pan-fry sausage.
3. Chop potatoes and cut sausage into pieces, except 6 to 8 links, reserved as garnish.
4. Put 3 tablespoons of sausage drippings into large frying pan.
5. Add 3 tablespoons flour and brown lightly.
6. Stir in 2 to 3 cups milk and bring to simmer.
7. Mix 6 tablespoons flour with 1/2 cup water and shake well.
8. Add this to the milk mixture and stir until desired thickness.
9. Mix in seasonings.
10. Place a layer of potatoes and sausage in a 3-quart casserole dish.
11. Pour some of the gravy over this and continue layers until casserole is filled 1 1/2-inches from the top.
12. Garnish with whole sausage.
13. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes, covered or uncovered, as you prefer.
14. Serves 4 to 6.

potatoes, pork sausage, sausage drippings, flour, water, ground sage, thyme, salt, milk

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=785150 (may not work)