Bratwurst and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 4 bacon strips cut into small pieces
• 2 onions chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 8 bratwurst links
• 6 yellow potatoes thinly sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground dried sage
• 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 tsp fresh sage chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a large casserole dish.
2. Distribute the sliced potatoes around the casserole dish.  Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the cut bacon and cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until onions are beginning to turn golden.
5. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
6. Spread the bacon and onion mixture over the potatoes.  Season with salt, pepper, and sage.
7. Meanwhile, in the same pan, cook the bratwurst for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned on each side.
8. Add sausage to the casserole dish.  Add the vegetable stock to the casserole dish and cover with foil.  Bake for 50-60 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. Top with fresh sage if desired.

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