🥘 Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
This is a hearty, comforting casserole that combines savory sausage, tender green beans, and creamy potatoes baked together, often topped with cheese or breadcrumbs for a crispy finish. It’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
🥓 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) sausage (Italian, smoked, or breakfast sausage), sliced or crumbled
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced or cubed
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup cream, milk, or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic until soft.
- Layer Casserole:
- Potatoes on the bottom
- Green beans next
- Sausage and sautéed onions on top
- Add Cream/Cheese: Pour cream or soup over layers and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 40–50 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove foil last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Optional Crunch: Add breadcrumbs in the last 10 minutes of baking.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a simple green salad
- Pair with crusty bread or rolls
- Great for leftover sandwiches
💡 Tips
- Parboil potatoes for faster baking.
- Use smoked sausage for extra flavor.
- Fresh green beans add a crisp texture; frozen works well too.
If you like, I can also give a one-pot version that requires less prep and fewer dishes.
