Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the peeled and halved potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water, and season generously with salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25-35 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot; mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- In a microwave-safe cup, warm the whole milk for about 40 seconds until warm.
- Add the butter to the mashed potatoes, stirring until melted, then stir in the minced garlic.
- Add 2/3 cup of warm milk and stir; add more warm milk if needed to reach your desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, cook the cubed smoked sausage for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned.
- Add the frozen corn to the pan with the sausage and cook for another few minutes until the corn starts to get some color.
- Transfer the sausage and corn mixture to the mashed potatoes and mix everything together well.
- Spoon the mashed potato mixture into a medium ovenproof casserole or baking dish.
- Top evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, you can use a hand mixer to whip the mashed potatoes after mashing.
This dish is excellent for meal prepping. You can assemble it a day in advance and bake when ready.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
