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Sausage Green Bean Casserole

A savory classic with added ground sausage. You won't want to cook it any other way!
Course dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, green bean casserole, ground sausage
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 212kcal
Author Jessi Holden, MS, RDN

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs green beans
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ pound ground sausage
  • ½ cup bread crumbs I recommend Panko
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk 2%
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°
  • Slice onions and add to skillet with oil. Saute for 5-7 minutes until onions are browned/caramelized.
  • Trim the green beans, chop the mushrooms, and mince the garlic while onions are cooking.
  • Remove onions from the skillet and mix with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Use the same skillet to cook the ground sausage.
  • Add green beans, mushrooms, and garlic to the skillet and cook with the ground sausage.
  • Pour in the veggie broth and turn up the heat to a boil. Turn heat back to low/medium and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add the flour and whisk to coat the meat and veggies. This will cause a thick paste appearance.
  • Add milk and bring heat up to a simmer. Continuously stir/whisk until the liquid becomes a thicker, gravy consistency. Stir in ground black pepper, cayenne, and paprika.
  • Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into an 8x8 inch pan or casserole dish. Top with onions and sprinkle on additional parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove and serve!

Notes

Cooking notes:
  • Some people choose to prep the green beans ahead of time by trimming and boiling to cook them faster. If choosing this route, add them to the skillet prior to the veggie broth, flour and milk step.
  • Cayenne does not make this recipe spicy, but it brings out a great bright flavor. It can be left out though or dashed into anyones individual serving.
  • If pre-cooking this for Thanksgiving, remove from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before reheating.
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Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg