Baked Sausage, Potatoes and Sauerkraut

Ingredients

Makes: 8 Servings

2 Tablespoons butter

1 large cooking onion (chopped)

2 (796ml) jars sauerkraut (we used Kuhne brand which is a German product) you can use your favorite *each can is 796mLs

* NOTE - one jar would be enough, but we love sauerkraut and so used 2 jars.

8-10 medium to large russet potatoes (washed, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch cubes)

6-8 precooked turkey sausages (we used a brand from a local butcher, you can choose your favorite sausage

sour cream (optional but tastes great served with the meal)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Have ready a 9X13 baking dish or if you have a big Dutch oven you can use that.

3. In a large skillet, melt the butter on low heat, add the onions and cook for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring, until the onions are transparent and soft.

4. Add the jars of sauerkraut and stir into the onions.

5. Place the chopped potato pieces into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. Spread the sauerkraut onion mixture over the potatoes.

7. Chop the sausage into 2 inch chunks and arrange on top.

8. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for one hour.

9. You can precook this meal a day ahead as it gets even tastier when it sits and refrigerate.

10. Reheat at 425 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until heated throughout. 

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Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes

Ingredients:

1 package of smoked sausage, sliced into rounds...
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
olive oil
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
sweet paprika
dried thyme
1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Line a large baking tray (with sides) with several sheets of foil, and drizzle with a bit of oil.
Spread the oil out over the pan. Set aside.
Put the sausage rounds, onions and potatoes into a large bowl.
Drizzle with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme.
Toss together with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
Pour this out onto the baking tray, and spread it out as much as you can.
Place into the heated oven and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
Turn off the oven.
Scatter the cheese over top of the cooked meat and potatoes,
Pop back into the oven a few minutes to melt the cheese.


Sounds tasty, probably not terribly heart healthy.

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Skillet Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1″ cubes……
14 oz. smoked sausage, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (red or green)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. dried parsley
2 tbsps. veg. oil

How to make it :

• In a large skillet heat oil…add in the smoked sausage and cook, turning often till browned on edges. 
• Remove meat from skillet and add in the potatoes and cook over med. high heat till they begin to brown and become tender. 
• Add in the onions, pepper and garlic cooking for about 5 minutes then add in the chicken stock and cover. 
• Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
• Remove cover and check potatoes for doneness. 
• Add the spices, stir and add in the smoked sausage.

Sausage Egg Roll in a bowl

Ingredients:

    1 pound ground pork sausage
    6 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon ginger, minced
    1 tablespoon soy sauce
    1/4 cup chopped green onions
    1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions:

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often to crumble, until cooked through. Do not drain.
    Add the coleslaw mix, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until cabbage has softened a bit.
    Remove from the heat and top with the green onions and drizzle with sesame oil.
    Serve immediately.

Oven-roasted Sausages, Potatoes, and Peppers

Ingredients

1-2 bell peppers, sliced
1 package (at least 1 lb) of your favorite sausage links (johnsonvilles,
evergood, generic smoked sausage, whatever you like. i used polish
sausages, 4 to a pack)
4-5 decent-sized potatoes (i prefer yukon gold or red bliss)
3 tbsp olive oil (yes, it has to be OLIVE oil)
1 small jar banana peppers
1 large onion, sliced
salt & pepper
*optional — 2 tsp dried rosemary
*optional — tsp creole seasoning

Directions

spray a large baking pan w/ nonstick spray (make sure there is at least
a small “lip” that provides a “side” to the pan, don’t use a flat baking
sheet.
slice sausages into thin rounds, about 1/5″ thick. slice using a “bias” cut.
cut potatoes into 1/2″ chunks
slice onion and pepper into strips
place all ingredients on baking sheet and drizzle oil over. Hand toss
everything together in the oil, making sure everything feels coated.
add salt & pepper and spices (if using)
top w/ sliced banana peppers
bake at 400 for about 30-35 min, until potatoes are tender
serve

Amazing Muffin Cups

Recipe published by Johnsonville and Egg-Lands Best brands.

Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Casserole

Ingredients

3 cups idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, diced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb skinless smoked sausage
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch “half moon” cuts.

Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown. 

Put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. 

Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss. 

Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.).

Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes.

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

 Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

Ingredients



    8 ounces rotini pasta
    1 pound ground beef
    1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
    3/4 cup chopped onion
    1/4 cup chopped celery
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
    1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
    Add pasta and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
    Run cold water over the pasta to stop pasta from cooking further. Set aside.
    Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and sausage until completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes.  
    Mix in the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Allow to cool five minutes.
    Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
    Spread the pasta over the bottom of the dish.
    Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the pasta.
    Pour the meat mixture over the pasta and cheese.
    Cover dish with heavy aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle
    Cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
    Continue baking until Cheddar cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
    Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Slow-Cooker Southwest Chili

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 6 gloves garlic, chopped
• 2 small cans corn kernels no salt added, drained
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2lbs lean ground beef
• 1lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 bottle lager (Sam Adams work very well)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon light molasses
• 2 15oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 small jalapeno chili peppers, seeded, stemmed, and diced
• 2 arbol peppers, seeded, stemmed, and diced
• 3 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and break apart the ground beef and sausage. Cook until beef is evenly browned, and sausage is cooked (about 8 or so minutes). Drain and discard any excess grease.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 10 hours, or high for 4 hours.

Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

Ingredients

1 package of smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch cubes

olive oil

fine sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

sweet paprika

dried thyme

a handful of greated strong cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400*F.

Line a large baking tray (with sides) with several sheets of foil, and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

Put the sausage rounds, onions, and potatoes into a large bowl. Drizzle with a couple TBS of olive oil and season to taste with salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme. Toss together with your hands until everything is evenly distributed. Pour this out onto the baking tray, and spread it out as much as you can.

Place into the heated oven and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Turn off the oven.

Scatter the cheese over top of the cooked meat and potatoes, Pop back into the oven a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Fried Sausage Cabbage

FRIED CABBAGE WITH SAUSAGE (great for low carbers)

This is a quick and easy dish.

Ingredients:

1 stick butter or margarine
1 small head of cabbage, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into round pieces (I use turkey)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes or rotel tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Melt butter in large skillet. 
Add cabbage, onion, and cook on medium high for about 5 minutes stirring to keep from sticking to pan. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes.
Makes about 8 servings. 
Only 4 g net carbs per serving.

Skillet Cabbage

Ingredients

1 stick butter or margarine 
1 small head of cabbage, chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into round pieces 
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes or rotel tomatoes 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Melt butter in large skillet. 
Add cabbage, onion, and cook on medium high for about 5 minutes stirring to keep from sticking to pan. 
Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes. 
Makes about 8 servings.