"I rather fancy some sausages" is a famous line from Fawlty Towers, the infamous Brit-com about a hapless hotel owner and his struggles with demanding guests. Most sausage lovers can relate! There's nothing like biting into a hot sausage, perfectly spiced and seasoned, with juice exploding in your mouth. Plain sausages are always nice of course, but why not turn them into a simple one dish meal?

The only issue with this recipe is that the potatoes must be partially cooked ahead of time. I tried to make it without precooking, but it just never worked. This is a simple additional step, and doesn't take much time or effort.

I prefer precooked Polish sausages in this recipe, but you can use your favorite sausage type. If you use sausages that are not precooked, you will have to test them with a reliable food thermometer before you can eat them. Make sure they reach at least 165°F before you eat. You may want to brown the sausages before you add them to the dish with the other ingredients.

All this meal needs is a cold beer and perhaps a green salad or some fresh fruit for flavor, color, and texture contrast. Dig in!

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 cups chopped red cabbage
• 1 pound Polish sausages, cut in half crosswise
• 2/3 cup French dressing
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1-2 tablespoons horseradish or to taste

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes

• Total Time: 80 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6

Preparation

Place the cubed potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Add about 1/4 cup water, cover the dish with waxed paper, and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Test the potatoes; they should be tender enough so you can pierce them with a fork, but not tender enough to eat. The time will depend on the size and power of your microwave oven.

Preheat oven to 400°F. When the potatoes are partially tender, combine them in a large baking dish with the onion, garlic, and cabbage; toss gently to combine.

Add the sausages on top, tucking them into the cabbage mixture slightly.

In a medium bowl, combine the French dressing, Dijon mustard, and horseradish and mix well. Drizzle this mixture over the food in the baking pan.

Cover the pan with foil. Roast at 400°F for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and test the cabbage and potatoes with a fork. They should be tender at this point. 

Uncover the dish and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes start to brown at the edges, the cabbage is tender, and the sausages are done. Serve immediately.