Au Gratin Casserole with Smoked Sausage and Bell Peppers

1 C. chopped onion
1 T minced garlic
2 T Blue Bonnet Light margarine
1 pkg. Smoked Sausage, diced
3/4 red bell pepper
3/4 orange or yellow bell pepper
3/4 green bell pepper
3 T black olives, chopped
2 pkg. Betty Crocker Au Gratin or Bacon Cheddar Potatoes (using boiling water, light margarine, and skim milk according to the directions)
Parsley and Black Pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet melt 2 T margarine. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sprinkle with a dash of salt to sweat as they sautee. Dice smoked sausage and add to onion/garlic mixure. Chop bell peppers and add to skillet. Sautee for about 10 minutes to let flavors marry. Meanwhile, following instructions on box, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add margarine and skim milk cheese seasoning. Whisk until blended. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add potatoes from pkg. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Stir in skillet mixture and black olives until combined. Sprinkle parsley and black pepper to taste. Bake uncovered in oven at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes for sauce to thicken.

Serving Size: Makes about 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JBAC1978.