Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
Oct 08, 2024
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My sausage green bean potato casserole recipe is a full meal in one casserole dish. Flavorful, tender potatoes with kielbasa and beans are all cooked to perfection to make a dinner your family and friends will love.
I grew up eating this sausage green bean potato casserole and it brings back so many memories. Growing up, my mom would make this for an easy weeknight dinner and it was always one of my favorites.
My mom kept the recipe simple using some basic seasonings but over time I have made the recipe my own by adding some Cajun seasoning for extra, bold flavor.
The version I ate growing up is delicious, but the addition of Cajun seasoning really packs in the flavor without having to use many extra ingredients.
I love this dish because it’s so easy to make, nostalgic, and always a hit with my family and friends.
If you want more potato recipes be sure to look at Mississippi mud potatoes and party potatoes recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Hearty: A filling meat and potatoes dish that is sure to satisfy.
- Easy to make: One reason I like this casserole recipe is that it’s simple to make.
- Feeds a crowd: Depending on your portion size, this can feed 6-8 people.
- Versatile: You can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preference. It can also be served as a main meal or side dish.
Ingredients needed
- Kielbasa sausage – I like using Kielbasa but you can substitute with your favorite sausage.
- Potatoes – Petite gold or small creamer potatoes work well for this dish.
- Green beans – I am using canned green beans but you can substitute with fresh green beans.
- Onion – Half of a diced onion.
- Garlic – One garlic clove, minced.
- Olive oil – Helps to brown up the potatoes.
- Seasonings – Cajun seasoning like Slap Ya Mama, salt, pepper
How to make sausage green bean potato casserole
I have step-by-step photos below for you to follow. Scroll to the bottom for the full, printable recipe.
Step one: Cook the sausage. Cut the kielbasa sausage slices and then in half. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step two: Stir in the diced onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Step three: Prepare potatoes. Clean potatoes. Cut them into quarters. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Step four: Add in the cooked kielbasa and drained green beans. Stir to combine.
Step five: Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the mixture out in the casserole dish. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Step five: Serve the casserole warm.
Heather’s recipe tips
- I recommend cutting the potatoes into quarters so that they are easier to eat.
- I recommend cutting the kielbasa in slices and then halves for more bite-sized pieces.
Storage instructions
Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will last 4-5 days.
Reheat: Reheat the casserole in the oven for about 20 minutes, on the stove or in the microwave.
Freeze: You can freeze this casserole in a freezer safe container or bag. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Variations
- Meat: You can use turkey kielbasa, chicken sausage, or a vegetarian sausage.
- Potatoes: I like using baby Gold potatoes or creamer potatoes. You can substitute with baby red potatoes, peeled and diced russet potatoes, or even peeled and diced sweet potatoes.
- Vegetables: The green beans can be substituted or you can add other vegetables like broccoli florets, cauliflower, or bell peppers.
- Cheese: If you like cheese, try topping with shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Seasoning: The Cajun seasoning adds a little heat to this dish. You can substitute with seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, or Montreal seasoning.
- Crispy onions: Try topping with french fried onions for a little crunch.
Common questions
Yes, you can make crockpot sausage green bean potato casserole by cooking the kielbasa, onions, and garlic in a skillet. Toss the potatoes with the seasonings and olive oil. Place them in the slow cooker with the cooked kielbasa and green beans. Cook for 4 hours on high.
Yes, you can. I recommend thawing them first before adding them to the mixture.
With the smaller potatoes, the skin is very thin and doesn’t need to be peeled. You can peel them if you would like.
What to serve with sausage green bean potato casserole
This recipe really is a full meal in one dish. You can serve it with simple sides like garlic bread or a simple salad.
If you want to finish with a sweet treat, try a piece of do nothing cake, chocolate cherry cake, or cherries in the snow.
More easy casseroles
Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage
- 24 ounces small golden potatoes or small red potatoes
- 2 15 ounce green beans, drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning I use Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse and dry the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into quarters.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add in the olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Slice kielbasa into rounds and then in half. Cook the kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir and cook until starting to brown.
- Add in the diced onion and minced garlic. Stir for one minute.
- Pour the kielbasa mixture into the bowl with the potatoes. Add in drained green beans. Stir to combine the mixture.
- Spread the mixture out into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve the casserole warm.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
