Description
Hearty sausage, green bean, and potato casserole brings comfort from rural kitchens to dinner tables. Layers of savory ingredients meld together, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Green Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
Starch and Base:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a high temperature of 400F (200C), preparing for a robust roasting process.
- Coat the baby potatoes with aromatic seasonings, massaging olive oil and spices to ensure each piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Distribute the seasoned potatoes across a greased baking surface, creating a single layer for even heat distribution.
- Roast the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes, allowing them to develop a crisp exterior and softening interior.
- Introduce green beans and sliced onions to the baking surface, drizzling with remaining olive oil and mixing with the partially roasted potatoes.
- Strategically place sausage slices among the vegetables, ensuring maximum flavor infusion and even cooking.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, monitoring the transformation of ingredients: sausage browning, potatoes turning golden, and green beans becoming tender.
- Once vegetables and sausage reach optimal color and texture, remove from the oven and optionally garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, capturing the peak of its aromatic and flavorful state.
Notes
- Select high-quality sausage with robust flavors like Italian or smoked varieties to enhance the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly for even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the casserole.
- Adjust seasoning levels based on personal preference, considering the salt content in the sausage and Parmesan cheese.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that the sausage and Parmesan cheese are certified gluten-free before preparing the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg