Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole layers caramelized chicken-apple sausage with tender green beans, baby gold potatoes, and mini carrots in a thyme-scented pan sauce. The rich, savory gravy balances subtle sweetness from the sausage, while a crown of crisp fried onions adds crunch and depth. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing bake ideal for weeknight dinners or a comforting weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- 2
Brown the sausage pieces in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes; transfer them to a large bowl.
- 3
Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and stir until the flour is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 5
Add the green beans, potatoes, and carrots to the bowl with the sausage; add the sauce and stir to coat everything with the sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, stir, and sprinkle the fried onions on top.
- 7
Continue baking until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the onions have crisped slightly, about 20 minutes more. Serve warm.
- Calories 456.96 kcal High 23%
- Protein 13.05 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 50.5 g 18%
- Total Fat 23.96 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 5.46 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.28 mg High 27%
- Sodium 863.16 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 7.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 145.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.35 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 989.19 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 53.04 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 25.68 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Potatoes, Carrot, and Chicken Sausage. Each serving provides about 456.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Potatoes, Carrot, Chicken Sausage, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 456.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole healthy?
- Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 456.96 calories and 13.05 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 863.16 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.46 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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