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Last Updated: Mar 15, 2022 by Angela Latimer · 1 Comment

Best Sausage Recipes

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Because sausage comes in so many forms and flavors, I've rounded up the very best sausage recipes for you to choose from! Sausage can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, so there are a variety of options for using sausage for any meal!

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20+ delicious recipes that showcase sausage in all its forms!

There are several fantastic sausage recipes out there, so I've narrowed it down to a select few that everyone should try at home.

So, if you're looking for something amazing to make with sausage for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you'll find it here. I've also included some dishes that are perfect for potlucks!

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  • 1. Cajun Sausage Pasta
  • 2. Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
  • 3. Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
  • 4. Stuffed Italian Sausages
  • 5. Kielbasa Swiss Omelet
  • 6. Italian Sausage Bake
  • 7. Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
  • 8. Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
  • 9. Baked Italian Sausages
  • 10. Smoked Italian Sausages
  • 11. Baked Mac & Cheese (with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli)
  • 12. Air Fryer Brats
  • 13. BBQ Little Smokies
  • 14. Sausage & Apple French Toast Bake
  • 15. Sausage Rolls
  • 16. Sausage Gumbo
  • 17. Kielbasa Pepper Pasta
  • 18. One-Skillet Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onions
  • 19. Sausage and Rice
  • 20. Curried Sausages
  • 21. Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
  • 22. One-Pan Sausage and Veggies
  • 23. Shrimp & Sausage Creole
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  • Best Sausage Recipes: Cajun Seafood Boil (+More Great Ideas!)
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1. Cajun Sausage Pasta

Everything about this one-pot recipe screams "simplicity." So when we're craving something creamy and spicy on a weekday, this 30-minute dish is exactly what we're looking for.

If you don't like spicy food too much, you can use mild Italian sausage or smoked Kielbasa instead of the Cajun-style andouille sausage.

Cajun Sausage Pasta (One-Skillet Meal)
This easy, incredibly tasty one-pot Cajun sausage pasta is a flavorful dish that’s sure to please the entire family any night of the week. Rich, delicious andouille sausage combines with a rich and creamy pasta to make a pasta dish that’s perfect with every bite.
Check out this recipe
Closeup image of the Cajun sausage pasta.

2. Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa

We can't even think of a better way to describe this dish than nourishing, comforting, cozy, and delicious. Filling and inexpensive, this is a great weeknight meal.

Make this your go-to meal when the temperature drops and you're craving some comfort food. If you don't make a large batch, it will be gone before you know it.

Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
Cabbage soup with kielbasa is an incredibly tasty soup that combines pan-seared golden-brown sliced sausage with perfectly cooked potatoes, cabbage, and aromatic veggies. It’s a healthy, delicious, and hearty soup that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
Perfectly tasty cabbage soup with kielbasa and potatoes in white bowl.

3. Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet

The tangy Dijon mustard sauce in this kielbasa cabbage skillet is what really sets it apart. Best of all, this flavor-packed skillet dinner only takes 20 minutes to make!

Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
My hearty kielbasa cabbage skillet is full of flavor from the tangy Dijon mustard sauce, and it is so easy to make! The best part about this cabbage and sausage one-pan dinner is that it only takes 20 minutes to make!
Check out this recipe
Closeup square image of the kielbasa cabbage skillet dinner.

4. Stuffed Italian Sausages

Stuffed Italian sausages are shockingly easy to make. Filled with cream cheese, Parmesan, and a little Italian seasoning, this is my favorite way to make sausages the main course on their own.

To make them into a full meal, take a look at my post on what to serve with Italian sausages for inspiration.

Stuffed Italian Sausages
This incredibly easy-to-make stuffed Italian sausage dinner is packed with rich sausage flavor, tangy cream cheese, nutty Parmesan, and Italian seasoning! It's truly a flavor-packed meal that is hearty, filling and a family favorite that everyone can agree on!
Check out this recipe
Stuffed Italian sausages on white plate with marinara sauce.

5. Kielbasa Swiss Omelet

Slice up some salty, smoky kielbasa and add it to a protein-packed 3-egg omelet! I find Swiss cheese really compliments the sausage.

This is a great recipe for when you are short on time. From pan to plate in 15 minutes or less!

Kielbasa Swiss Omelet
My easy-to-make Kielbasa Swiss omelet is a simple, yet crowd-pleasing breakfast that is hearty enough to satisfy any appetite! In no time at all, you’ll have a soft and fluffy omelet stuffed with amazing, golden-brown kielbasa sausage and melted Swiss cheese!
Check out this recipe
Square overhead image of kielbasa and Swiss cheese omelet on a white plate.

6. Italian Sausage Bake

My delicious Italian sausage bake only requires 5 ingredients and can be made entirely in one pan! It’s perfect for hectic weeknights because it is so easy to throw together.

This sausage bake is a total comfort meal. It’s hearty, filling, and flavorful while requiring minimal effort.

Italian Sausage Bake
This Italian sausage bake is an easy family casserole dinner made with pasta, spaghetti sauce, Italian sausage links, cheese, and basil! With only 5 ingredients, it's a super meal to put together quickly and still serve up hearty comfort food that everyone will enjoy! It will definitely be added to your weekly dinner rotation!
Check out this recipe
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7. Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This simple breakfast casserole features crispy hash browns, sausage, and all the eggs you could ask for. This casserole serves 10, so it’s perfect for any time you have guests over for breakfast.

This is a family favorite we like to whip up on lazy Sunday mornings.

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This family favorite sausage hash brown breakfast casserole is full of savory sausage, hash browns, cheese, and protein-packed eggs. It's sure to be your new go-to dish when serving breakfast or brunch. You’ll love just how easy this casserole is to throw together and how quickly it disappears.
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8. Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

The name says it all. These cream cheese sausage balls make a wonderfully filling appetizer or finger food.

All you need is a little Bisquick, pork breakfast sausage, cream cheese (of course), and cheddar!

Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick sausage balls are a delicious appetizer loaded with pork breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick! The easy-to-make snack-size cream cheese balls are golden crispy on the outside with a great cheesy flavor! Serve them at any party and watch them disappear!
Check out this recipe
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9. Baked Italian Sausages

Quite possibly the easiest dinner of all time, baked Italian sausages can be dressed up however you please. Add some vegetables to make them into a one-pan meal.

Try out different variations and you can have endless dinner options all from a single recipe!

Baked Italian Sausage
Baked Italian Sausage is quite possibly the easiest dinner ever and ensures that your sausage links are cooked completely. There are countless flavor combinations to spice up your roasting pan and make your sweet Italian, spicy Italian, beef, pork, chicken, or even turkey sausage into a one-pan meal.
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Easy baked italian sausage sheet pan dinner served with blistered cherry tomatoes.

10. Smoked Italian Sausages

If you’re lucky enough to have a smoker, I highly recommend smoking Italian sausages! They are so versatile.

Eat them as is, slice them up and add them to any meal, or enjoy them on a bun!

Smoked Italian Sausage
My easy, juicy Smoked Italian Sausages are absolutely packed with ALOT of intense smoky flavor and hands down a family fave! These smoked sausages are versatile, intensely flavorful, and an instant winner when it comes to making family meals that everyone will love!
Check out this recipe
Square overhead of the smoked italian sausage on metal tray with buns and coarse mustard on sides.

11. Baked Mac & Cheese (with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli)

If you want to indulge, this oven-baked mac and cheese with smoked sausage and broccoli is the right way to do it.

Even the kids will enjoy this dressed up mac and cheese.

Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli
Ooey, gooey, creamy, and decadently delicious oven baked macaroni & cheese!
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Oven Baked Farmers Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli

12. Air Fryer Brats

Air-frying is our new preferred way of cooking sausage or bratwurst. The air fryer cooks sausage perfectly, with lovely crisp skin, even when it's completely hands-off. Using an air fryer is a breeze.

Cooking sausages in a pan and constantly flipping them to ensure that they are brown on the exterior but still perfectly cooked on the inside is no longer necessary. It's all done for you, and you don't even have to lift a finger.

Air Fryer Brats
These air fryer brats are so quick and easy, with a delicious, caramelized brown on the outside and ridiculously juicy on the inside! Just plop them in a toasted bun with your favorite hot dog toppings! Make those hectic weeknights so much easier with this amazing, yet simple meal!
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Air fryer brats served stacked in picnic basket.

13. BBQ Little Smokies

These easy-to-make 2-ingredient BBQ Little Smokies will keep you and your guests coming back for more! Cooked until nice and hot, these sausages are a delicious treat.

Guests will rave about these mouthwatering appetizers! So bring these incredibly simple sausages to your next gathering, and they'll be gone before you know it!

2 Ingredient BBQ Little Smokies
These 2 ingredient BBQ Little Smokies are a quick and easy appetizer perfect for game day or whenever you need to feed a crowd. Your favorite BBQ sauce and a package of cocktail weenies are all you need for this savory, flavorful snack.
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Best 2 ingredient bbq little smokies served with light parsley garnish.

14. Sausage & Apple French Toast Bake

This recipe would be ideal for breakfast. Baked apples and sausage are a classic combination for fall, and this dish is no exception. This dish may remind you of your favorite apple pie, but with a savory sausage twist.

Once it's in the oven, the delightful aroma will fill your home.

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15. Sausage Rolls

This dish is an incredibly flavorful and tender sausage filling encased in puff pastry. These may be a fun activity for you and your kids to do together, or you can serve them at your next party. They're going to love it.

Undoubtedly, if you're a fan of sausage rolls, you know just how good these are.

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16. Sausage Gumbo

Cajun-style sausage gumbo is made with a basic roux, veggies, chicken, and spicy Andouille sausage and served over rice. This classic gumbo has all the rich flavors of the South and a rich sauce that is perfect for a hearty family supper served over rice.

If you're looking for a traditional Southern meal, serve this over white rice with a side of cornbread!

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17. Kielbasa Pepper Pasta

This recipe features Kielbasa, red bell pepper, yellow onion, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and rotini pasta. To be honest, there's nothing better than a quick and healthy dinner that's also kid-friendly.

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18. One-Skillet Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onions

There's nothing complicated about this dish, and it's delicious and full of flavor if you're looking for something simple. All of the flavors come together wonderfully in a skillet.

It's perfect for any meal of the week, from a quick weeknight dinner to a leisurely Sunday brunch. Regardless of whether you're serving it for dinner or breakfast, you can't go wrong with it.

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19. Sausage and Rice

This one-pot sausage and rice dish is quick and easy, but it's loaded with flavor. The secret is in the smoked sausage!

The rice soaks up all of the great flavors from the sausage, which makes it a fantastic side dish. Because it's so flavorful and delicious, this recipe is suitable for people of all ages.

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20. Curried Sausages

Spice things up with this old-school curried sausage recipe. It's a dish that brings back happy memories and a smile to our faces.

You're missing out if you've never heard of or tried this recipe. It's a classic dish with browned sausages in a curry-flavored gravy with carrots and peas. So delicious!

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21. Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

If you're looking for an easy and spicy weeknight dinner, this is the recipe for you. Pasta is our favorite dish to make in our house because of its versatility.

Anything goes well with pasta, and the results are always delicious. That is evident in this recipe. Wonderfully quick and easy to put together, this dish has a lot of flavor and texture.

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22. One-Pan Sausage and Veggies

This simple side dish goes well with just about any meal. It's incredibly versatile, and you can pair it with any of your favorite vegetables and sausages.

Our favorite aspect of this dish is that you can simply throw everything into a single pan and then let it cook for a while until the flavors meld together.

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23. Shrimp & Sausage Creole

Tender and tasty shrimp and sausage are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce and are the shining stars of this dish. The 30 minutes cooking time are well worth the wait!

This dish is decidedly delicious, especially when served with some hot steamed rice and buttery cornbread. It's one of our favorites from the South, hands down!

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There you have it, the best sausage recipes out there ! In the future, if you get a craving for sausage, I hope this list comes in handy. We want to hear which sausage recipe you like most, let us know in the comments below!

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Best Sausage Recipes: Cajun Seafood Boil (+More Great Ideas!)

Because sausage comes in so many forms and flavors, I've rounded up the very best sausage recipes for you to choose from! Sausage can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, so there are a variety of options for using sausage for any meal!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 590kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Cajun Seafood Boil

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion (or white onion, chopped)
  • 8 cloves garlic (diced, sliced, or smashed)
  • 2 tablespoon old bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 whole bay leaves
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 16 cups water
  • 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (yellow or white potato - whole, halved, or quartered)
  • 4 ears sweet corn (quartered)
  • 14 oz smoked sausage (one package, sliced)
  • 24 oz crawfish (whole)
  • 24 oz gulf shrimp (whole)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick unsalted butter)
  • ½ large yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • ½ large lemon (juice and zest)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (to taste)

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Cajun Seafood Boil

  • In a large stockpot, warm the butter over medium heat until melted. Add chopped onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until just beginning to turn translucent.
  • Add in the garlic, old bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and water. Stir to mix and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once your water is boiling, add the potatoes (leave whole if small, halve or quarter to have evenly sized potatoes) and cook covered for about 10 minutes or until starting to get tender. *Reduce heat if necessary to prevent boiling over.
  • Add the corn and smoked sausage, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Then add the crawfish and shrimp, return the cover and turn off the heat. Let the pot sit undisturbed for 5 minutes while you make the garlic butter sauce.

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • Bring a skillet to medium heat, add the butter and melt. Add diced onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and continue sauteing for an additional minute.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning along with lemon juice and zest, then stir to incorporate. Serve on the side, or toss the drained seafood boil in the lemony garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal (30%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 30g (60%) | Fat: 37g (57%) | Saturated Fat: 17g (106%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 254mg (85%) | Sodium: 1805mg (78%) | Potassium: 1019mg (29%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 2553IU (51%) | Vitamin C: 43mg (52%) | Calcium: 171mg (17%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine American

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