🥘 Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Casserole
A hearty, comforting one-dish meal with savory sausage, tender green beans, and soft potatoes baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage, casings removed if necessary)
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook Sausage
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add butter, onion, and garlic. Sauté until translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Add green beans and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, diced potatoes, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
5. Assemble Casserole
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs/crackers.
6. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes for a golden top.
7. Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Pairs well with a crisp green salad or crusty bread.
Tips
- For faster cooking, parboil potatoes for 5 minutes before assembling.
- Swap heavy cream for a cheese sauce for extra richness.
- Use smoked sausage for a deeper, savory flavor.
I can also provide a one-pot stovetop version that’s quicker for weeknight dinners. Do you want me to do that?
