Crockpot Sausage Casserole

Crockpot Sausage Casserole

Healthy Fact of the Day

Using the slow cooker allows tougher cuts of meat to become tender while vegetables retain their nutrients. The combination of protein from sausage and fiber from vegetables creates a balanced, satisfying meal that keeps you full longer.

This Crockpot Sausage Casserole transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying comfort meal with minimal effort. The sausages become incredibly tender while simmering in a rich tomato and herb sauce alongside carrots and peas. Served over fluffy mashed potatoes, it’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal that fills your home with amazing aromas and delivers hearty satisfaction.

If you love slow cooker comfort, you’ll also enjoy our Crockpot French Onion Meatballs with their rich, savory flavors. For another hearty casserole option, try the Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole. It offers that same warming, stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction that makes this sausage casserole so appealing.

Crockpot Sausage Casserole

Crockpot Sausage Casserole

Recipe by Daily Disher

Crockpot Sausage Casserole combines golden browned sausage links with tender vegetables in a rich tomato-herb sauce, slow-cooked to perfection and served over creamy mashed potatoes.at cooks entirely in one pot.

Course: MainCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 
Calories

450

kcal

4

hours 

15

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound sausage links

    • 1 large onion, chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 0.5 cup carrot, sliced

    • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes

    • 1 cup chicken broth

    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

    • 0.25 teaspoon salt

    • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 cup frozen peas

    • 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared

    Directions

    • Brown the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
    • Transfer the browned sausages to the crockpot, then add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced carrot.
    • Pour the diced tomatoes and chicken broth into the crockpot, and stir in the tomato paste until fully combined.
    • Sprinkle the dried oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper over the mixture in the crockpot. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
    • Set the crockpot to low heat and cook the casserole for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to blend and the vegetables to soften.
    • Stir in the frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking, allowing them to heat through.
    • Serve the sausage casserole over prepared mashed potatoes, ensuring each serving has sausages and a mix of vegetables.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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