Sausage Potato Casserole
Sausage Potato Casserole layers tender par-cooked russets with mild Italian sausage, onions, and red pepper, all coated in a mushroom-soup sauce and finished with melted pepper jack. It’s hearty, comforting, and richly savory with a gentle kick from the cheese—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sausage Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with grease.
- 3
Boil the sliced potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add the onion and peppers; cook about 3 minutes more, or until just starting to soften; drain the sausage mixture and set aside.
- 5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup and milk. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese and the black pepper.
- 6
In the prepared dish, layer half the potatoes, half the soup mixture, and half the sausage mixture. Repeat the layers.
- 7
Cover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- 8
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives.
- Calories 601.92 kcal High 30%
- Protein 37.38 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 38.48 g 14%
- Total Fat 37.13 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 18.1 g High 91%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.21 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1295.6 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 4.09 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 591.0 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 574.39 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 146.35 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 58.54 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sausage Potato Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 601.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sausage Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Chives. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sausage 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 601.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sausage Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Sausage Potato Casserole healthy?
- Sausage Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 601.92 calories and 37.38 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1295.6 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.1 g (91% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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