Hawaiian Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice

• 1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3/4 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups rice, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Drain pineapple, saving juice.

2. 2

   Add enough water to juice to measure 1 and 1/4 cups. Set aside.

3. 3

   Place pineapple, sweet potatoes, and sausage in 8x8x2 inch casserole dish.

4. 4

   Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Gradually add pineapple juice/water, and stir until blended.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring constantly, on med/low heat until it thickens and comes to a boil.

6. 6

   Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and add butter until melted.

8. 8

   Pour over sausage mixture in casserole dish.

9. 9

   Cover and bake 35-40 minutes at 350°F.

10. 10

    Serve over rice.