Potato Sausage Casserole

INGREDIENTS
2    cups diced ¼ inch potatoes
2    strips bacon
1    large white onion, chopped coarsely
4    cloves garlic, chopped
8    ounces sausage, diced ¼ inch
8    ounces white Cheddar cheese, diced ¼ inch
2    eggs, whisked
2    tablespoons butter
3    tablespoons flour
¼   cup 2% milk
1    tablespoon dried sage

METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease the sides and bottom of a 3 quart glass baking dish. Place the potato cubes into a steamer and steam for 4 minutes. Run them under cold water to stop the cooking process, drain and set aside

Cut the bacon into four shorter strips and place into a large skillet over medium heat. Turn once or twice until the bacon is crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes, and remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. Retain the bacon fat and add the chopped onions.to the skillet. Cook the onions for 4 to 5 minutes until they become translucent and add the chopped garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

Remove the onions from the skillet to a large mixing bowl. Chop the cooked bacon and add to the bowl. Add the potatoes, sausage and cheese cubes. Pour the whisked eggs over the mix and stir to combine.

In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter and add the flour slowly, whisking the whole time. When a paste forms, slowly begin adding the milk. As each batch thickens to a paste, add a bit more. After all the milk has been added, stir in the sage and mix well. Pour the contents of the mixing bowl into the prepared baking dish. Pour the white sauce into the baking dish and press the contents down to form a firm, flat surface. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes.

Based on an idea from Food.com and other sites