- 1 lb (450g) sausage (Italian, smoked, or breakfast sausage)
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (to thicken)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth of flavor)
- ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano