Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker sausage casserole packed with smoked sausage, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal is perfect for an easy dinner and can be made gluten-free or vegetarian with simple substitutions.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and lightly brown the sausage slices for 3–4 minutes to enhance their flavor. Once browned, transfer the sausage to the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped red bell pepper into the slow cooker with the sausage.
- Combine Liquids and Spices: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir in the dried thyme, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish and Garnish: Stir the casserole before serving and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a fresh touch.
Notes
- This casserole pairs beautifully with crusty bread or served over rice for a filling meal.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with plant-based alternatives.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free sausage and check labels for all ingredients.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
