Description
Hearty sausage green bean potato casserole combines rustic comfort with simple midwest flavors. Savory ingredients merge in one-pan ease, promising delicious satisfaction for family dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa, chicken sausage, or Italian sausage)
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes (or russet potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C), ensuring the rack is in the center position for even cooking.
- Combine diced potatoes with a blend of seasonings, coating thoroughly with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a greased baking sheet, creating space between pieces for proper roasting.
- Roast potatoes for 20-25 minutes until they develop a light golden exterior and begin to soften.
- Meanwhile, slice smoked sausage into uniform 1-inch pieces and trim green beans, removing any tough ends.
- Remove potato sheet from oven and distribute sausage and green beans across the surface, gently mixing to ensure even coating.
- Drizzle melted butter over the mixture if desired, which will enhance browning and add richness.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes until sausage edges crisp and potatoes turn golden brown.
- Once completed, remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting paprika and adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Swap smoked sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting potatoes and sausage into uniform bite-sized pieces for consistent texture.
- Prevent sticking and achieve crispier results by using a parchment-lined baking sheet and occasionally stirring ingredients during roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg