Casseroles are a favorite of many. They are ideal for taking to a potluck or a family dinner. We can also refer a potluck to other names such as faith supper, dish party, or Jacob’s supper. It simply means a gathering where everyone brings a different dish to share. Sausage is one of those meats that have such great flavor, and I enjoy incorporating them into casserole dishes.
History of the Casserole
- Casseroles are known as a one-dish-meal
- Casseroles became popular in the 1950s
- They are usually baked in an oven
- Casseroles usually consist of meat, vegetables, and a starch
- In the UK, they typically make casseroles using gravy
- Casseroles have different names according to the origin. In Greece, they are known as moussaka, whereas in France, they are called cassoulet
Sausage Casserole Pie
Casseroles rarely have a crust, but I thought it would make a nice change to a standard casserole dish. You can add different seasonings to this dish according to taste, but I find it tastes amazing as is.The different types of cheese along with the heavy cream lend a rich taste to this dish, making it very difficult to eat just one piece.
Ingredients
Sausage Filling
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 3 tbsp Bisquick
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Pie Crust
- 3 cups Bisquick
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- ¾ cup cold water
- 1 egg (beaten to brush the top of the crust)
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Grease a pie pan.
- Blend three cups of Bisquick and one-half teaspoon of salt in a medium-size mixing bowl. Cut In one cup of shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
- Mix the cold water into the mixture slowly, until it forms a dough-like consistency. If you find that it’s too dry, add a little more water.
- Form the dough into a ball and divide it into two pieces.
- Gently roll each piece on a lightly floured surface and place one into a prepared pie pan. The other piece will cover the top of the filling.
Sausage Filling
- Preheat the oven to three hundred and fifty degrees. Cook the ground sausage over medium heat and drain the oil.
- In a mixing bowl combine three beaten eggs, three tablespoons of Bisquick, one cup of grated mozzarella, and one cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Stir in one cup of cottage cheese, one-half cup of heavy cream, one-half teaspoon of black pepper, and the garlic powder. Mix all ingredients until well combined and stir in the ground sausage.
- Pour the sausage mixture evenly into the prepared pie shell and cover with the top piece. Crimp the edges together and brush the top with the beaten egg. Poke a few holes into the top for venting, using a fork, and bake for thirty minutes.
- Cover the pie with foil and bake for an additional thirty minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for approximately fifteen minutes. Enjoy!
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Spicy Corn Bread Sausage Casserole
This recipe is a great alternative to ground beef when making nachos. It’s also amazing with a cornbread topping as noted in this dish. You can omit the cheddar cheese and substitute it with Monterey Jack for an extra kick, or leave it as is. Either way is enjoyable.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds hot Italian ground sausage
- 1 cup minced onion
- 2 small cans of tomato sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 packages taco seasoning
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Corn Bread Topping
- 1½ cup Bisquick
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup shredded Montrerey jack cheese
Instructions
Sausage Casserole
- Brown two pounds of ground Italian sausage and one cup of minced onion over medium-high heat and drain.
- Stir in two small cans of tomato sauce, two teaspoons of garlic powder, and two packages of taco seasoning.
- Transfer mixture into a casserole dish and spread three cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Set aside and prepare the cornbread topping.
Corn Bread Topping
- Preheat the oven to three hundred and fifty degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together one and one-half cups of Bisquick, one cup of cornmeal, one cup of white sugar, and one tablespoon of baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk two eggs, one cup of milk, and one-half cup of butter until well combined.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients together.
- Spread evenly over the top of the sausage mixture and bake for approximately thirty minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread one cup of Monterey jack cheese on top. Cut into servings and enjoy!
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Sausage and Potato Casserole
This is a very hearty casserole dish, and I usually serve it with a garden salad on the side. You can slice the sausages into chunks before baking, but I prefer to leave them whole.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 4 tbsp Bisquick
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 10 sausages
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to three hundred and fifty degrees, and grease a baking dish.
- Wash the potatoes and slice thinly.
- Layer the potato slices into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with some of the Bisquick, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with a little of the melted butter.
- Repeat the layers until there are no potatoes left.
- Pour three cups of heavy cream over the layers and place the sausages on top.
- Bake for one hour. Enjoy!
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