Description
This sausage green bean potato casserole combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh green beans in a rich, savory casserole that’s perfect for family dinners and meal prepping. One-pan comfort food that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds (turkey sausage works for a lighter version)
- 4 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Trim and cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces.
- Sauté the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Casserole: In the same skillet, add potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add green beans, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Assemble the Casserole: Combine sausage, potatoes, and green beans in the baking dish. If using, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and casserole is golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use different sausages: Swap smoked sausage for turkey sausage, kielbasa, or chicken sausage for a different flavor.
- Add more vegetables: Feel free to add bell peppers, carrots, or corn for extra color and flavor.
- Make it cheesy: Top with mozzarella, mozzarella, or Parmesan for extra richness.
- Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to bring the heat to this casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg