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Hearty Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole
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A flavorful, one-pot wonder, this Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole combines savory sausages, hearty beans, and veggies in a smoky tomato sauce for an effortless, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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A rustic wooden table holds a slow cooker filled with a savory sausage casserole, brimming with beans, carrots, and potatoes.
Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Prep Time4 hours 14 minutes
servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Sausage Links
  • 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoon Flour optional
  • ½ Cup red wine optional
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Carrots
  • 1 Bell Pepper large Dice
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 Teaspoons cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans
  • 3 Cup baby spinach finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut the sausages on the bias into 1-2" pieces. This creates more surface area for browning, which adds extra flavor.
    1 pound Sausage Links
  2. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage pieces in a single layer and let them brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Don’t overcrowd the pan—this ensures a good sear.
    2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  3. Toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
    3 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoon Flour
  4. Pour in the wine (or stock) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. These bits are packed with flavor!
    ½ Cup red wine
  5. Transfer the sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, Onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and cannellini beans. Stir well to combine.
    1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce, 1 Cup Carrots, 1 Bell Pepper, 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 2 Teaspoons cumin, 2 Teaspoons Paprika, 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans, 1 large Onion
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. The longer cooking time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  7. Stir in the finely chopped spinach during the last 20 minutes of cooking. It wilts perfectly and adds a fresh, vibrant touch.
    3 Cup baby spinach
  8. Ladle the casserole into bowls and serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9103IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg

Notes

Reheating Instructions
Stovetop: Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 10-15 minutes).
Microwave: Transfer individual portions to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
CourseCrock-Pot Recipes
CuisineFrench
Keywordslow cooker sausage casserole
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