How to Make Cheesy Smoked Sausage Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting and satisfying taste of a hearty casserole dish. And when it comes to easy and delicious casseroles, you can't go wrong with a Cheesy Smoked Sausage Casserole. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, or for lazy weekend evenings when you want to indulge in a cozy and filling meal. Packed with flavor, cheese, and smoked sausage, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
  • 1 sweet onion, diced small
  • 2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded American cheese (such as Kraft® Melts)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and 1 teaspoon oil.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from the baking dish, increase heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), and bake until sauce is bubbly, and top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 915mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 207mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 326mg