Best Cheesy Sausage Casserole Recipes

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and oil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
• Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from baking dish, increase heat to 425, and bake until sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND POTATO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are soft, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a bowl. Saute onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion to the bowl with the cooked sausage.
• Mix eggs, half the Cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the sausage mixture.
• Grate potatoes and add to the bowl of sausage mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared dish; place remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
• Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

CHEESY SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, and cook until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, or a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

25-MINUTE CHEESY SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thinly slice the onion; set aside about 1/3 cup for the salad.
• Add the sausage to the pan, and break it up into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon. Stir periodically until it is brown all over, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining onion and the squash. Stir for a minute, then add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover partially, and let simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the polenta into 1/4-inch rounds. Butter the flameproof baking dish, and shingle the rounds in one layer. Dot the polenta with the pieces of butter. Place the dish under the broiler, and broil the polenta until it is hot and soft, about 4 minutes.
• When the sauce is ready, spread it over the broiled polenta. Top with the fontina and grated Parmesan. Return the casserole to the broiler, and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the spinach in a large bowl with the reserved onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the casserole with the spinach salad on the side.

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2" pieces. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to slightly brown.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350°F
• 3. Place potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
• 4. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (stir constantly.) Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and meat.
• 5. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top. Bake for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking it up into smaller pieces, until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk, sage and parsley in a large bowl. Add the cubed bread, sausage-vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a medium casserole dish with oil. Pour the chilled bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. (If the top of the casserole starts to get too brown, cover it with aluminum foil.) Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Serve hot or warm.

CHEESY PENNE PASTA AND SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet and drain. (I skipped this step since I was using fully cooked turkey smoked sausage and wouldn't have any fat to render).
• In a large bowl, combine milk and soup.
• Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 cup of each cheese, and sausage.
• Drain pasta and stir into sausage mixture.
• Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE & SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE!

Steps:

• Place the sausage in large skillet with 1/3 cup water.
• Boil over medium heat,cover,bring to a boil.
• Reduce to low heat,still covered,let simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove cover, and simmer until water evaporates,and sausage browns a little.
• While it cooks,in medium saucepan,combine sugar,mustard,caraway seeds& dill weed.
• Stir mixture,until blended.
• Add bell pepper& sauerkraut,stirring until combined.
• Over medium heat,covered,cook for 10 minutes,or until hot.
• Spoon the sauerkraut into microwavable 2-3 Qrt casserole.
• Sprinkle the swiss cheese over top.
• Add the sausage over it,cover.
• Microwave on high,for 30 seconds,or until the cheese has melted.

LOW CARB CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop in 1/2 again.
• (If uncooked, first cook according to package directions until SLIGHTLY browned.).
• Put cooked cauliflower into 2 quart casserole dish. Add cooked meat and mix.
• Melt all remaining ingredients (using 1/2 of the shredded chedder cheese) except for paprika in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a wisk and stir constantly.).
• Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and meat.
• Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes (watch-just until golden brown on top).

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND EGG KETO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place sausage links in a skillet and cover with cold water. Cook over medium-high heat just until water reaches a gentle simmer, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove sausages to a plate, drain the skillet, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove sausages, allow to cool, and slice into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the sausage. Add diced tomatoes, eggs, spinach, parsley, bouillon, garlic salt seasoning, black pepper, crushed pepper, and all-purpose seasoning. Mix until combined and transfer to a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese generously over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil casserole for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is crispy.

SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In pan, mix sausage, vegetables and soup.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal, milk, eggs and 1/2 cup of the cheese until blended. Pour over sausage mixture.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 1 to 2 minutes of baking, until light brown.

CHEESY POTATO & SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 1 Tbls butter to a frying pan and saute onions for a few minutes.
• 2. Cut smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Add sausage to the onions and cook for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
• 3. Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and onions and give it a little toss.
• 4. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.)
• 5. Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
• 6. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).

CHEESY SAUSAGE/ RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.
• 2. Brown sausage, onion, garlic, mushrooms, seasonings together in about 1 tablespoon oil, and drain.
• 3. Combine the rice with the sausage mixture. Add the pimentos.
• 4. Add soups and shredded cheese; stir to mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into greased casserole dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until casserole bubbles in the center. Remove from oven and sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired...I didn't. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Roughly 40 minutes in all.
• 5. I think you could substitute just about anything in this dish for the mushrooms; if not a fan...it just had an awesome flavor. Make sure you use a flavorful sausage...as I think that is what made the dish wonderful!....Enjoy!

SPICY CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the sausage until browned well, crumble; set aside.
• In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and green chiles.
• Combine the sausage with the mushroom mixture; set aside and let cool.
• Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and fill the bottom with the prepared bread cubes; top with sausage mixture then the cheese.
• Beat together the eggs, milk, sundried tomatoes, basil, sage, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and Tabasco; pour over sausage and cheese in the baking pan.
• (This dish can be prepared a day ahead- at this point you'd cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.) In the morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and set it out on the counter for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Uncover and bake casserole until it's golden and puffy and the center is set, about 50 to 60 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve.
• If you want it especially spicy, chop up a jalapeno and sauté it along with the onion and mushrooms; you can also substitute O'Brien potatoes for the bread; you can even substitute vegetarian sausage for the meat!

CHEESY GRITS & SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or grease. Set aside. Saute the sausage in 1 tsp oil just till it starts to get some caramelization as it's already cooked. If using raw sausage cook until no longer pink, and starting to brown. Drain if needed.
• 2. In a large saucepan, bring the 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt, reduce heat to medium. Cook for 2 1/2 - 5 minutes; stirring frequently, until nice and creamy.
• 3. Stir in the cheddar cheese and butter until cheese is melted.
• 4. Now, stir in the beaten eggs, milk and sausage. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• 5. Sprinkle evenly with Monterey Jack cheese. Place in oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until set and cheese is turning golden.
• 6. Enjoy!

CHEESY SAUSAGE TATER TOTS - TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degres.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in the sausage meat with chili pepper flakes (if using) onions and garlic, stir with a wooden spoon breaking up the meat, cook until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) drain the fat, then add in about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
• Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
• In a bowl mix the soup with evaporated milk, then pour over the sausage mixture in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the soup.
• Top with the potato nuggets evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle the top of the nuggets lightly with seasoned salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Bake uncovered for about 50-60 minutes, or until lightly browned.

SMOKED SAUSAGE & CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 deg. Lightly butter a 9" square baking dish or 2 qt casserole dish. Combine rice, onion, red pepper, peas and cheese sauce. Spoon mixture into the baking dish. Evenly place sausage pieces into the mixture and top with shredded cheese. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top.

CHEESY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
• Saute mushrooms, green pepper green onions and jalapeno (if using) in butter until tender.
• In a bowl, combine/whisk eggs, flour, baking powder; add mushroom mixture, then season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 325 degrees bake 35 mins longer or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

LOW CARB SAUSAGE, SAGE AND CHEESY EGG CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place the rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Spray the casserole dish with cooking oil and layer the bottom with the cooked diced sausage and onion. 3. Crack the eggs into a bowl with all the remaining ingredients, mix well and pour over the sausage. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through. 4. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes to set before slicing into 6 servings. Remove each portion with a small spatula or fork and serve garnished with fresh sage leaves. Calories:630/ Fat: 52g/ Fiber:0g/ Protein:36g/NET CARBS 2 See More of my Recipes on Pinterest---> http://www.pinterest.com/thegeorgestella/low-carb/