This green bean potato sausage casserole is a hearty, flavorful, filling variation of a classic holiday side dish! It has green beans, potatoes, sausage, bacon, onion, and tasty spices. In fact, it is a complete meal and could even be served as the main course!
Serve alongside some Herbs de Provence roasted turkey and Velveeta mac and cheese!
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Green bean casserole is a tasty and cozy side dish commonly associated with Thanksgiving. Typically, a traditional recipe features some cream of mushroom soup and canned green beans.
This variation, however, can easily be served as the main course since it is loaded with potatoes, sausage, bacon, and green beans! It is such a hearty and filling dish that no one will be hungry!
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🥘 Ingredients
This is a super simple shopping list. There are no hard-to-find ingredients at all. In fact, you might already have some on hand!
- Bacon - 3 strips of thick-cut bacon that has been diced. Of course, you can leave out the bacon if you want. However, you'll need 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to saute your vegetables if you don't use bacon.
- Onion - 1 cup of diced yellow onion.
- Garlic - 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
- Smoked Sausage - 14 ounces of smoked sausage or kielbasa, cut into bite-size chunks.
- Butter - ¼ cup of butter or a butter substitute.
- Potatoes - 2 pounds of russet potatoes that have been thoroughly washed and then diced.
- Green Beans - 1½ pounds of canned or frozen green beans.
- Cajun Seasoning - 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Try out my homemade blend, or use your preferred brand.
- Garlic Powder - 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Pepper - ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Red Pepper Flakes - 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Beef Broth - ¼ cup of beef broth.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
This recipe is very easy to make; you just saute your vegetables and meat before combining everything and tossing it in the oven! Grab a Dutch oven (or casserole dish), a skillet, and a wooden spoon to get started.
This recipe will yield 6 filling servings.
Step 1: Preheat. To begin, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) and lightly grease a 2.5-quart casserole dish or a Dutch oven.
Step 2: Saute. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add your 3 strips of bacon and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add in the 1 cup (160 grams) of diced onion and 2 teaspoons (6 grams) of minced garlic and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Season and add sausage. Once the onion is tender, add in the seasonings (1 teaspoon (2 grams) of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon (3 grams) of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) of pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes). Stir to combine, and then add the 14 ounces (397 grams) of smoked sausage and ¼ cup (57 grams) of butter and cook until the butter has melted and your sausage chunks are lightly seared.
Step 4: Assemble casserole. In your casserole dish or Dutch oven, add 2 pounds (907 grams) of cubed potatoes and 1½ pounds (680 grams) of green beans. Top with the onion and sausage mixture and then stir gently to combine. Pour in the ¼ cup (59 milliliters) of beef broth.
Step 5: Bake. Cook, uncovered, in the preheated oven at 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) for 40 minutes.
Step 6: Serve. Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
🍽️ What To Serve With
This green bean casserole will make a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!
Check out some Thanksgiving potato recipes and budget Thanksgiving menu ideas, too! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Potato Peeling: The choice to peel your potatoes is entirely yours. This recipe works wonderfully with both peeled and unpeeled potatoes, so go with your preference!
- Bacon Alternative: If you prefer not to use bacon, simply sauté your onion in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil instead. This will still give you a flavorful base for your dish.
- Slow Cooker Method: To adapt this recipe for a slow cooker, follow the preparation steps as usual. Then, cook the dish on a low setting for 6-8 hours for tender and flavorful results.
🥄 Make Ahead Options
To save yourself some time, you can prepare your green bean casserole in advance! Just assemble it as directed, but skip putting it into the oven.
Instead, tightly cover it and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day. When ready to finish up, uncover the dish and bake it as normal.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
This dish is so tasty you won't have any leftovers! However, if you do, keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating
I recommend reheating any leftovers in the oven for the best results. Heat the casserole at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) until hot.
If desired, you could also reheat small portions in the microwave.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Sure! Simply wash and trim your green beans, and then cook them in boiling water for just a few minutes. Drain them and immediately transfer them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain them again and then use them as directed in the recipe.
You absolutely can! Simply saute the onions, bacon, garlic, and sausage as directed. Then, instead of using a Dutch oven or casserole dish, add all of your ingredients to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
To make this casserole ahead of time, you can make it completely as directed up until the point of putting it in the oven. Store it in the fridge until you are ready, and then bake it as directed.
🦃 Thanksgiving Recipes
- Oat Rolls - Rolls are a great addition to any meal, but especially Thanksgiving!
- Cornbread Stuffing - For a twist on traditional stuffing, try out this cornbread stuffing recipe!
- Pumpkin Pie - Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that deserves a permanent spot on every holiday menu!
- Sweet Potato Tart - This sweet potato tart is topped with a heavenly toasted meringue!
- Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce - This homemade cranberry sauce features apple cider and is the perfect complement to your favorite turkey recipes!
- Jiffy Corn Casserole - Corn casserole is a Southern staple that is not only delicious but amazingly easy to make!
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Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 strips bacon (thick cut bacon - strips or diced)
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 14 oz smoked sausage (or kielbasa, cut into bite-size pieces)
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (washed and diced)
- 1½ lbs green beans (canned or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup beef broth
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease a 2.5-quart casserole dish or a Dutch oven.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add your chunks of bacon and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add in the diced onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the onion is tender, add in the seasonings (Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes). Stir to combine and then add the smoked sausage and butter and cook until the butter has melted and your sausage chunks are lightly seared.
- In your casserole dish or Dutch oven, add your cubed potatoes and green beans. Top with the onion and sausage mixture and then stir gently to combine. Pour in the beef broth.
- Cook, uncovered, in the preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for 40 minutes.
- Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Whether or not you want to peel your potatoes is completely up to you! This recipe will be delicious either way!
- If you want to omit the bacon, you can sautee your onion in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- To make this dish in a slow cooker, prepare as directed and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat your green bean casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated all the way through or in small bursts using the microwave.
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