Description
Comforting sweet potato sausage casserole delivers pure autumn satisfaction right to your dinner table. Hearty layers of savory sausage, creamy sweet potatoes, and warm seasonal spices make this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound sausage
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C), ensuring the rack is centered.
- Break apart 1 pound of sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking until completely browned and crumbly, about 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a separate plate, leaving behind the savory drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté 1 diced medium onion and 1 diced bell pepper in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the vegetables, stirring for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine the browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 2 diced sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl, pouring 1 cup of chicken broth over the mixture and stirring thoroughly.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the entire mixture, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for exactly 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes until your sweet potatoes become fork-tender and the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on your heat preference and flavor profile.
- Dice sweet potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Consider using pre-cooked chicken sausage to reduce overall cooking time and make preparation faster.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your sausage and broth are certified gluten-free and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg