Description
Hearty sausage green bean potato casserole combines rustic ingredients from European comfort cooking traditions. Crisp vegetables, savory sausage, and creamy potatoes create a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a hot and ready cooking environment.
- Combine diced potatoes with aromatic seasonings, massaging olive oil and spices thoroughly to coat each potato piece evenly.
- Arrange seasoned potatoes on a spacious baking sheet in a single layer, allowing each piece to crisp and roast uniformly for 20 minutes.
- Introduce sliced sausage and trimmed green beans to the partially roasted potatoes, gently mixing to distribute ingredients and promote even cooking.
- Continue roasting the mixed ingredients for an additional 20-25 minutes, watching for potatoes to turn golden and become fork-tender.
- For an indulgent finish, generously scatter shredded cheddar cheese across the casserole and return to the oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve piping hot directly from the baking sheet for a rustic, comforting meal.
Notes
- Crisp potato edges ensure a delightful texture by cutting them into uniform, medium-sized cubes for even roasting.
- Use pre-cooked sausage like smoked kielbasa or andouille to reduce overall cooking time and add rich flavor complexity.
- Consider low-carb alternatives by swapping potatoes with cauliflower florets or turnips for a keto-friendly version of the dish.
- Customize protein options by substituting sausage with chicken, turkey sausage, or plant-based sausage alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg