The Ultimate Cheesy Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9×13-inch casserole

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonbutter

  • 3teaspoonsolive oil, divided, or more as needed

  • 3cupselbow macaroni

  • 1poundsmoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 2(14.5 ounce) cansstewed tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved

  • 1sweet onion, diced small

  • 2ouncesshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1teaspoondried parsley flakes

  • ¼teaspoononion powder, or more to taste

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1(8 ounce) packageshredded American cheese (such as Kraft® Melts)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter and 1 teaspoon oil.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
10g
52%
Cholesterol
53mg
18%
Sodium
915mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
16g
32%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
207mg
16%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
326mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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