Description
Hearty Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Casserole brings comfort and warmth to family dinner tables with its rich, layered flavors. Home cooks will savor this simple yet satisfying one-dish meal that combines classic ingredients into a delicious, filling dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1 pound baby red potatoes (quartered)
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and halved)
Fresh Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring a hot environment for optimal cooking.
- Slice sausage into uniform pieces and quarter potatoes for even cooking. Chop green beans and thinly slice onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture into a spacious baking dish, spreading ingredients in a single layer to promote consistent heat distribution.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and roast for 30 minutes, creating a steamy environment that helps tenderize the potatoes.
- Remove foil, gently stir the ingredients to prevent sticking, and return to the oven. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes become golden and sausage develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Optional: During the final 5 minutes of cooking, scatter shredded cheddar cheese on top, allowing it to melt and create a crispy, golden crust.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the flavors meld and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sausages with robust flavors like kielbasa or andouille for extra taste depth.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use cast-iron skillet or ceramic baking dish for better heat distribution and crispy edges.
- Swap pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for lighter, lower-fat version without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg