Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Casserole. A hearty combination of Italian sausage, Brussels sprouts, and cheese, baked to perfection. This casserole is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound, casing removed
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Brussels Sprouts:
1 pound, trimmed and halved
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup, shredded
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup, grated
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic. Stir in Brussels sprouts, seasonings, and thyme.
- Add chicken broth, simmer until sprouts soften. Mix in sausage and cream.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheeses. Bake until golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, skip the onion or replace the cream with unsweetened almond milk and add extra cheese.
- You can use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter option.
- Tastes great reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
