Description
Hearty midwestern Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole blends rustic comfort with simple ingredients. Layers of savory sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy sauce will satisfy hungry diners craving homestyle cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (454 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb (454 g) potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and carefully brown sausage slices, developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Introduce chopped onions to the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Transfer the sausage and onion mixture into a spacious baking dish, creating a hearty base for the casserole.
- Arrange green beans and diced potatoes evenly throughout the dish, ensuring balanced distribution of ingredients.
- Generously sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper across the surface, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Carefully cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that promotes even cooking and moisture retention.
- Bake for 40 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld together harmoniously.
- Remove the foil covering and return the casserole to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, encouraging a golden, crispy top layer that adds textural complexity.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sausage with robust flavor for maximum taste impact.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritional boost and slightly sweeter profile.
- Consider using turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for healthier, lower-fat variations that maintain delicious flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg