Sausage Recipes

Sausage skillet: simmered Italian sausage, red potatoes, onions, and bell peppers in one pan. Hearty four-ingredient weeknight dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes.

Cantonese chicken and Chinese sausage rice with shiitake mushrooms, soy-sherry marinade, and ginger. A one-pot Hong Kong-style claypot dish made in any heavy pan.

Cornbread sausage stuffing with three breads, tart apple chunks, pecans, and breakfast sausage seasoned with sage and thyme. Stuff the bird or bake as a casserole side.

Lentils with cotechino sausage, an Italian New Year's tradition. Slow-poached pork sausage served over lentils braised with sage, soffritto, and tomato.

Make-ahead sausage, cheese and egg breakfast casserole built on herb croutons, sharp cheddar and bulk pork sausage. Assemble at night, bake in the morning. The brunch crowd-feeder.

Homemade hot Italian sausage made from scratch: pork and fat ground with fennel seeds, paprika and a fiery hit of red pepper flakes. Control the heat and salt yourself, then stuff into links.

Romanian mititei-style sausages made with ground beef and pork, garlic puree, and baking soda for tender texture. No casings needed, shaped by hand for the grill.

Sausage croquettes made old-fashioned style: sausage meat thickened with cracker crumbs, shaped into oblongs, rolled in cracker dust, and fried until crisp. Ready in 30 minutes for a hearty brunch.

Hearty red bean, rice, and sausage soup with carrots, celery, red pepper, and tomato sauce. A one-pot Louisiana-inspired meal that thickens as it simmers and keeps for days.

Creamed corn chowder with hot sausage is a thick, hearty bowl of spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and double corn (creamed and whole kernel) in a creamy, lightly peppery broth. A warming chowder with a spicy kick.

Baby lima beans simmered with Italian sausage, cumin seeds, and hot chili pepper in a simple brothy stew. A hearty one-pot meal with just a handful of bold ingredients.

Scrambled eggs with crumbled chorizo sausage and fresh chopped tomatoes. Spicy, smoky Mexican-style breakfast eggs cooked low and slow for soft, glossy curds.

Homemade Mexican chorizo: coarsely ground pork cured with toasted ancho and pasilla chilies, garlic, vinegar, and warm spices. Bulk sausage that matures in the fridge for three days.

Slow cooker sausage and bean casserole with pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Dump it in, set it, and forget it for 7-10 hours.

Hearty sausage soup with hot Italian sausage marinated in white wine and garlic, simmered with cabbage, tomatoes, and green chiles. A bold, spicy one-pot soup that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.

Sliced smoked sausage layered with corn, green beans, and stewed tomatoes, baked under a golden cornbread crust. A Southern-style one-dish supper ready in under an hour.