Sausage Casserole

This is a little something my husband kind of invented on one of the nights it was his turn to make dinner. It's a one pan meal and very cheap. Depending on what's on sale, it pretty much costs a dollar a serving (though it might cost you more or less). The sausage can be substituted with ground beef, bacon, ham, or even leftover roast beef.

1 package smoked sausage links, cut into 1 inch chunks
4-5 good sized potatoes, sliced
1/2 package frozen brocolli
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup water (or broth)
salt and pepper (to taste)
shredded cheese (optional)

In a large skillet heat vegetable oil until it is warm. Put in potatoes and sausage. Add salt, garlic, and onions. Pour in water and cover. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are semi-soft, stirring occasionally. When potatoes are semi-soft, add brocolli, bell pepper, salt and pepper. Cover and continue cooking until potatoes are soft and brocolli is thoroughly cooked. Turn off heat and cover with cheese if you choose. Cover and let sit until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

Baking Powder Biscuits

This recipe is a very basic recipe. The person who came up with this recipe should be immortalized in gold. As far as I can tell, this recipe hails back to the days when one had to make do with what one had. Anyways, throw some sausage gravy on it, or serve it up with butter and jam, it makes for a filling meal, or dessert. Enjoy.


2 cups sifted all-purpose Flour
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course meal. Quickly stir in milk. Knead dough lightly. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness on lightly floured board. Cut in 2 inch rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 13-15 minutes. Makes 12-16 biscuits.