Best 9 Southwestern Sausage Skillet Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, then a southwestern sausage skillet is the perfect dish for you. This hearty and satisfying skillet meal combines the bold flavors of Mexican and American cuisine, featuring juicy sausage, tender vegetables, and a rich and flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious results. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's dive into the world of southwestern flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN SAUSAGE SKILLET



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In 30 minutes flat and with only one pan, you can have a hearty and flavorful Mexican meal. This creamy skillet dinner features tender pasta, mouthwatering pork sasusage, diced veggies and lots of seasoning. "It freezes nicely if made ahead," adds Valerie Hertel from St. Louis, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE BAKE



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Great to serve for weekend guests because you can get it ready in advance and have coffee or maybe a bloody mary with your guests while your breakfast cooks. Great served with sour cream and home made salsa.

Provided by Playtoday123

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 10h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package bulk pork sausage with sage
6 flour tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
4 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tomatoes (or to taste), sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Grease a 10x9-inch baking dish. Layer half the tortilla pieces into the bottom of the prepared dish; top with 2 cans green chilies, half the cooked sausage, and half the cheese, respectively. Repeat layering.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt, garlic salt, onion salt, black pepper, and cumin together in a bowl; pour over the layers in the baking dish.
  • Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove dish from refrigerator and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the casserole bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Arrange a layer of tomato slices atop the casserole and continue baking until a knife inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let casserole cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 154.6 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1418.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY SMOKED SAUSAGE SKILLET



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Dinner's on the table in no time with this one-skillet sausage and veggie dish served over rice.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 small yellow onion, sliced thin
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
½ cup chicken broth or water
½ cup tomato sauce
2 cups instant rice
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and crushed garlic, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until smoked sausage is browned.
  • Add pepper, onion, broccoli, chicken broth and tomato sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • In the meantime, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1243.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

JIMMY DEAN SOUTHWESTERN SAUSAGE TARTS



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A snap to make, these Southwest-style egg, sausage, Cheddar, and salsa tarts are perfect for brunch or as party appetizers.

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Jimmy Dean

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
2 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts
2 cups chunky-style salsa, drained
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • Unwrap piecrusts and roll each out to slightly thinner than original thickness. Use a 4-inch cookie cutter to cut circles out of crust; gently press each circle into bottom and up the sides of ungreased muffin cup baking pans (crust will not reach top of tin). If necessary, re-roll dough scraps to make additional dough circles.
  • Combine cooked sausage with remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture into each crust, filling about 3/4 full.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until crust is browned.

SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE, VEGGIE AND EGG HASH BROWN SKILLET



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Whether you're looking for a hearty morning meal or a southwest spin on breakfast for dinner, this easy, cheesy hash brown egg sausage skillet has you covered! Finished off with a delicious queso topping and fresh cilantro, this is one mouthwatering meal you'll want to make again and again.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz bulk breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 box (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Southwest Style Queso Potato Scrambles Kit
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels, drained if necessary
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. Drain sausage on paper towels, and set aside; carefully wipe out skillet.
  • Add water, oil, potato blend and seasoning (from kit) to same skillet; stir well. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, without stirring, about 12 minutes or until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir cooked sausage, beans and corn into potato mixture; cook uncovered 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and mixture is heated through.
  • Push potato mixture to one side of pan. Add beaten eggs to bare side of pan; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until firm. Gently stir eggs into potato mixture; remove from heat.
  • Squeeze topping pouch (from kit) to soften; cut open. Squeeze topping over potato mixture. Top with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN SAUSAGE STUFFING



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A mixture of cornbread and bolillo rolls make up the base of this tasty Jimmy Dean® sausage stuffing. The addition of creamed corn, green chiles, and Mexican spices make this dish an addictively tasty twist on traditional stuffing!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage
1 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups stale or toasted cornbread, crumbled
3 (2.6 ounce) bolillo rolls (Mexican bread rolls), diced and toasted
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add sausage to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix poultry seasoning, salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, sage, and garlic powder into the sausage mixture.
  • Combine cornbread crumbles and bolillo pieces in a large bowl. Mix in sausage mixture. Add creamed corn, chicken broth, green chiles, eggs, and cilantro; stir to combine.
  • Transfer stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until golden, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 763.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET



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I like to serve this kicked-up skillet dish with warm flour tortillas and a side of guacamole. If you like things a little spicier, add more jalapeno and enjoy the heat! -Pat Hockett, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE-POTATO SKILLET #5FIX



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Make and share this Southwest Sausage-Potato Skillet #5FIX recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MitchIntheKitchen

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (20 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
1 large red pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. To a large skillet, add Italian sausage and season with chili powder and cumin. Brown sausage over medium-high heat. Drain sausage and remove from skillet, keeping warm and reserving 2 tablespoons fat.
  • 2. Return skillet to heat and add Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onions and red pepper. Cook until potatoes are browned and peppers are softened.
  • 3. Return sausage to skillet and mix with potatoes and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 959.8, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2, Protein 15.3

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE PASTA SKILLET



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Make and share this Southwestern-Style Pasta Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces rotelle pasta
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, thinly sliced (fully-cooked)
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 small zucchini, diced (about 6 ounces)
2 (16 ounce) cans low-sodium stewed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can no-salt-added corn (drained)
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies (diced)
coarsely shredded monterey jack cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni as label directs but do not add salt to water; drain and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, green pepper, and onion, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender; discard any fat in skillet.
  • Stir in zucchini, stewed tomatoes, corn, and chilies with their liquid; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir macaroni into mixture in skillet; sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Tips:

  • To save time, feel free to substitute pre-cooked sausage in this recipe. Breakfast sausage or Italian sausage would both be delicious options.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large non-stick skillet instead. Just be sure to heat the skillet over medium heat before adding the sausage and vegetables.
  • For a spicier dish, use a spicy breakfast sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the skillet.
  • Serve the skillet with your favorite sides, such as eggs, toast, pancakes, or hash browns.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the skillet over medium heat until warmed through before serving.

Conclusion:

This one-skillet meal is a quick and easy way to get a delicious and satisfying breakfast or dinner on the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this Southwestern Sausage Skillet a try.

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