Best 3 Autumn Sausage Casserole Recipes

Autumn is a season of change, and it's also a time when many people start to crave comfort food. One classic comfort food dish is autumn sausage casserole. This hearty casserole is made with autumn sausage, potatoes, cheese, and other delicious ingredients. It's the perfect meal for a cold fall night, and it's also easy to make. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make autumn sausage casserole recipe, look no further.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

AUTUMN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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Apple, raisins and spices give this tasty sausage-rice casserole a taste of autumn. We enjoy it with a green salad on a cold fall day. It would be a nice potluck dish, too-just double the recipe if needed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, apple, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

AUTUMN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE (IN THE CROCK POT )

Autumn Sausage Casserole (In the Crock Pot ) image

Easy peasy recipe adapted from A Year of Slow Cooking. After looking through the reviews at her blog, I see that cooks who used a 6.5 quart crock pot had problems with this cooking too much. My crock pot is a 4 quart size and I have not experienced that problem. I do think the stirring is a good suggestion and have changed the directions accordingly. You could use any sausage you want but the sausage does need to be partially cooked or smoked. Try chicken with artichokes, chicken with apple, kielbaska, Italian, andouille, or whatever sausage your family enjoys. This uses LEFTOVER rice so plan for that. I love leftovers. :) This could be gluten free if you are very careful with your choice of sausage.

Provided by WiGal

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces or 1 1/2 cups carrots
3 cups cooked rice
1 lb sausage, sliced into bite size pieces
2 large apples, chopped (no need to peel)
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
15 ounces black beans, drained

Steps:

If you are going to use uncooked sausage, brown on the stove top, and drain before adding to the crockpot.
Otherwise, line your 4 quart sized crock pot with a slow cooker liner, dump ingredients into the crock, and stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the orange vegetable is tender.
STIR once during the cooking time. I have not made this on high but am guessing an hour with more frequent stirring.

SLOW COOKER AUTUMN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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I haven't tried this recipe yet but I didn't want to lose it. I found it on the "Year of SlowCooking" blog.

Provided by TheMamaBomb

Categories Stew

Time 7h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb sausage, any flavor
1 large apple, chopped, no need to peel
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
3 cups already cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth or 1/3 cup water

Steps:

The Directions.
The amount of ingredients fit nicely in a 4 quart crockpot. I'd say this comfortably feeds a family of 4-5 with a bit of leftovers. If you have a large family or teenagers, add more rice and sausage. It's a pretty easy recipe to adapt to your needs.
If you are going to use uncooked pork sausage, I'd recommend browning on the stove top, and draining before adding to the crockpot.
Otherwise, dump all the ingredients into the crock, and stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4. You're really only heating through, and allowing the vegetables to soften.
This will not stick together like a gloppy casserole; it has the consistency of fried rice. Use bowls to serve rather than plates.

Tips:

Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. Look for sausage that is made from fresh, locally-sourced meat and has a good fat content (at least 20%).
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can also make this casserole in a large skillet or braising pan.
To make the casserole ahead of time, simply brown the sausage and vegetables, then let the mixture cool completely. Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the mixture over medium heat until warmed through.
Serve the casserole with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Autumn Sausage Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The sausage, vegetables, and spices come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.