Place half the potatoes in a greased 2-quart casserole. Add half the sausage. Cover with half the soup mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with fat. Cover and bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) about 1¼ hours.
Remove cover. Sprinkle with cheese and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender.
Menu suggestion
Serve with brussels sprouts, fruit, and gingerbread.
Ham patties
6 servings
2 cups ground cooked ham
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg, beaten
½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons fat or oil
Combine ground ham, mashed potatoes, onion, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Chill about 1 hour. Shape into 12 patties.
Blend milk into beaten egg. Dip patties in egg mixture and then in crumbs.
Fry patties in hot fat until golden brown. Serve with egg sauce (p. [57]).