Having meals in a jar in your long-term meal storage simplifies dealing with power outages. Where we live, power outages are far too common in wind storms (and being we are on an island on the edge of the Salish Sea, wind storms are weekly in the cold months). This hearty potato and sausage “casserole” works great for breakfast and dinner. It’s hearty, creamy, and full of comfort food.
This meal in a jar uses freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients and is a great way to use long-term storage ingredients. You only need to boil water to prepare it in a thermos or insulated mug for a portable meal.
Cheesy Shredded Potato Sausage Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried hashbrowns
- ¼ cup freeze-dried sausage
- ¼ cup freeze-dried bell pepper (how to freeze-dry)
- 2 Tbsp freeze-dried onion, crumbled (how to freeze-dry)
- 6 Tbsp cheese sauce powder
Directions:
To store long-term, pack the ingredients into a quart mason jar. Seal using a vacuum sealer. Mark “Add 2 cups water”.
To prepare:
Add 2 cups water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in the dry ingredients, stirring well. Cover tightly, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Stir well, then serve.
Serves 2.
~Sarah