Description
Hearty sausage green bean potato casserole brings comfort from German countryside kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Simple ingredients combine in one-pan magic, delivering rich flavors and satisfying warmth you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
Vegetables:
- 2 pounds red potatoes (quartered)
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1/2 medium onion (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400F (200C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Combine diced potatoes, sliced sausage, and trimmed green beans in a spacious mixing bowl, coating thoroughly with olive oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish, arranging ingredients in a uniform layer to promote consistent cooking.
- Place casserole in preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes, then carefully rotate and stir ingredients to encourage even browning and prevent sticking.
- Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes develop a golden crust and reach fork-tender consistency, and sausage edges turn crisp and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and settle.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which will slightly melt from residual heat, adding a rich, savory dimension to the dish.
Notes
- Slice sausages and potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider using turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the recipe’s hearty flavor profile.
- Chop green beans into bite-sized pieces to distribute them evenly and create a balanced bite with sausage and potatoes.
- Experiment with different seasonings like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika to elevate the dish’s aromatic complexity and personalize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg