🥘 Sausage, Green Bean & Potato Casserole
This Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole is a hearty, one-dish comfort meal. Tender potatoes, savory sausage, and crisp-tender green beans come together in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a simple yet satisfying dinner.
🥄 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb sausage (smoked, Italian, or breakfast sausage), sliced or crumbled
- 1½ lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Optional topping: breadcrumbs or crushed fried onions for extra crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Pre-cook ingredients:
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water 8–10 minutes until just tender; drain.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water 3–4 minutes; drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook sausage & onions:
- In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
- Cook sausage until browned; remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
3️⃣ Mix casserole:
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, sausage mixture, soup, milk, seasonings, and ½ cup cheese. Mix well.
4️⃣ Assemble & bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs or fried onions.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
🌟 Tips for Best Casserole
- Potato choice: Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape well.
- Sausage options: Smoked sausage adds extra depth; Italian sausage gives more spice.
- Vegetable variations: Add carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for more flavor and color.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar pairs well, but Monterey Jack or Gruyère works too.
I can also provide:
- 🧄 Garlic herb sausage & potato green bean casserole
- 🌶️ Spicy Cajun sausage version
- 🥔 Cheesy loaded potato casserole with sausage
- 🥘 Slow-cooker sausage, potato & green bean casserole
Do you want the slow-cooker version?
