1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces
1 lg. chopped onion
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 pkg. au gratin potatoes
2 1/2 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 med. carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli
1 c. grated cheddar cheese

Cook and stir sausage and onion in oil in a 10 or 12 inch skillet until onion is tender. Stir in potatoes, sauce mix, water and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in carrots; cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli and cheese; cover and cook until broccoli is heated through and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

Serves 4 to 5.