Recipe: Savory Sausage Loaf with Potatos Au Gratin

SAVORY SAUSAGE LOAF

2 lbs bulk pork sausage
4 carrots, peeled and processed
1 green pepper, processed with the carrots
1 can tomatoes, processed
1 egg
1 cup packaged bread crumbs
3 tbsp chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups packaged seasoned stuffing mix

Combine sausage, carrots, green pepper, tomato, egg, bread-crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.

Saute the onion in oil until soft.

Add stuffing; blend well. Press half the sausage mixture into a lightly greased 8-cup ring mold or a big loaf pan. Spread stuffing mixture evenly over sausage. Spoon in remaining sausage mixture, pressing down firmly.

Bake in moderate oven (350 F) for 1 1/4 hours or until the loaf shrinks from the sides of the mold. Remove from the oven; pour off any juices. Unmold onto serving platter, Garnish with boiled small carrots, green pepper strips and a few cilantrillo leaves.

POTATOES AU-GRATIN

1 1/2 lbs unpeeled potatoes
Salt

1/4 stick butter
2 tb flour
1 1/2 cups hot milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. Freshly grated Parmesan
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Shredded Cheddar; Grated Parmesan and Paprika for topping

Boil potatoes. Cool, peel and slice. Layer slices in buttered casserole.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Melt butter in medium saucepan and stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Gradually add hot milk, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses and garlic and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar, Parmesan and Paprika.

Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.

Uncover; place under broiler just until brown and bubbly. Serve immediately with the Sausage Loaf and a green salad.