Sausage Scalloped Potatoes

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:

1 lb. smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 c. milk

4 medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced (3 1/2-4 cups)

1/4 c. onion

2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions:

Place sausage in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

Place butter in a 2 1/2 quart microwave-safe dish.  Heat on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted.  Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.  Gradually whisk in milk.  Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes.

Stir in potatoes and onion.  Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; stir.  Heat 4 minutes longer.  Stir in the sausage.  Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sausage is heated through.  Stir.  Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.  Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.