Green Bean Casserole with Sausage
A creamy baked green bean casserole with mushrooms, sausage and a golden cheese topping.
This baked green bean casserole combines tender beans with creamy mushroom soup, milk, cream, sausage and cheese. The source labels it a grilled casserole but describes an oven bake, so the method here follows the written oven instructions and uses the sausage as a savoury addition. Blanch the beans until just tender, drain them well, and mix with the sauce before baking. A short rest after the oven helps the sauce settle. Serve it as a hearty holiday side or a simple main with bread. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Boil salted water and cook green beans 5 to 7 minutes until bright and just tender. Drain well. Whisk mushroom soup, milk, cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in sausage and half the cheese.
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Green Bean Casserole with Sausage
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, large skillet or saucepan
Ingredients
Instructions
Blanch beans
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Boil salted water and cook green beans 5 to 7 minutes until bright and just tender. Drain well.
Mix sauce
Whisk mushroom soup, milk, cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in sausage and half the cheese.
Assemble
Fold beans into the sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Bake
Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Rest
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
How to tell when it is ready
Sauce bubbles at the edges and the cheese is golden.
Tips
- Drain blanched beans thoroughly.
- Use fully cooked sausage.
- Taste before adding extra salt.
- Let the casserole rest before serving.
Troubleshooting
- If the dish cooks unevenly, cut ingredients into similar sizes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Substitutions
- Use a similar neutral cooking oil if needed.
- Choose fresh herbs that complement the dish.
Variations
- Adjust herbs or seasoning to taste.
- Add a pinch of chilli for gentle heat.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with roast turkey.
- Pair with baked potatoes.
- Offer crusty bread.
- Add fresh parsley before serving.
Make ahead
Prepare and measure ingredients in advance; finish cooking shortly before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Food safety
Contains milk; check soup and sausage labels for allergens. Keep leftovers refrigerated within 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare this ahead?
Prepare suitable components ahead and refrigerate them promptly.
How should I store green bean casserole with sausage?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Serve warm and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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