Skillet Scalloped Potatoes With Sausage

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I usually don't make scalloped potatoes like this, but I thought I would change things up a bit. My family loved this. 

Skillet Scalloped Potatoes With Sausage

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Ingredients:

1 (4.9 oz) box scalloped potatoes

2 cups hot water

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

1 (14.0 oz) smoked beef sausage

1 small red onion, sliced

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In large skillet, add hot water, butter, chicken broth, potatoes and potato seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, bring to boil.

Stir in sausage, covered and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in red onion, cook another 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Sauce will thicken as it stands. Enjoy!

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