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Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole

Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole delivers smoky comfort in one pan for busy nights or holidays. Grab the recipe today and taste the ease now!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 peoples
Calories 437kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • 9 × 13 inch baking dish
  • Large sheet pan
  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

For the hearty base

  • 1 ½ pounds smoked kielbasa or similar sausage sliced into ¼-inch coins
  • 2 pounds baby creamer potatoes halved (no peeling required)
  • 2 cans green beans 15 ounces each, thoroughly drained

Flavor boosters and fats

  • cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Aromatics

  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Signature seasoning blend

  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning or another Creole blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes adjust to taste

Liquid for browning

  • ¼ cup water helps the sausage caramelize evenly

Instructions

Heat the oven

  • Set the temperature to 400 °F (204 °C). Lightly grease a 9 × 13 inch baking dish so nothing sticks later.

Season the potatoes

  • Rinse and halve the baby potatoes, then drop them into a large zip-top bag. Pour in the vegetable oil, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Seal the bag and shake until every potato is glistening and well coated. This step builds the flavor foundation.

Brown the sausage

  • Place a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage coins plus the quarter cup of water. Cook, stirring now and then, until the water evaporates and the sausage develops deep golden edges, roughly 8 minutes. Browning intensifies the smoky taste.

Combine sausage with potatoes

  • Let the sausage cool for one minute so it does not melt the plastic, then funnel it into the potato bag. Reseal and give another quick shake.

Sauté the aromatics

  • Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion turns translucent and the garlic smells sweet, about 4 minutes. This creates a savory base that perfumes the whole dish.

Add aromatics to the mix

  • Cool the onion mixture for a couple of minutes, then scrape it into the bag. Seal and toss so every bite picks up that buttery garlic flavor.

Finish the filling

  • Tip the drained green beans into the bag. Seal once more and shake gently until beans, potatoes, and sausage look evenly distributed.

Load the baking dish

  • Empty the entire bag into the prepared dish, spreading the contents in an even layer. Cover snugly with foil. Foil traps steam so the potatoes cook through without drying out.

Bake until tender

  • Slide the dish onto the center rack and bake for about 40 minutes. The casserole is ready when a fork slips easily into the thickest potato piece.

Serve hot

  • Remove the foil carefully to avoid steam burns. Let the casserole rest for two minutes to settle, then spoon onto plates and enjoy while piping hot.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient
Amount
Calories
437 kcal
Carbohydrates
24 g
Protein
13 g
Fat
32 g
Saturated Fat
12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
13 g
Trans Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
76 mg
Sodium
783 mg
Potassium
690 mg
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
2 g
Vitamin A
343 IU
Vitamin C
24 mg
Calcium
31 mg
Iron
2 mg