Best 7 Italian Sausage And Spinach Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing Italian Sausage and Spinach Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of savory Italian sausage, tender spinach, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, all nestled in a crispy golden crust. Our recipe provides detailed instructions for crafting this flavor-packed casserole, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

In this comprehensive article, we present a diverse collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of Italian sausage and spinach. Discover culinary gems such as the hearty Italian Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells, a delightful combination of pasta, sausage, and spinach enveloped in a savory tomato sauce. For a lighter option, try the Italian Sausage and Spinach Soup, a comforting broth infused with the flavors of sausage, spinach, and a touch of fennel. If you seek a quick and easy meal, the Italian Sausage and Spinach Skillet is your answer, offering a sizzling skillet of sausage, spinach, and your favorite seasonings.

Prepare to be enchanted by the Italian Sausage and Spinach Lasagna, a classic dish that layers pasta, sausage, spinach, and a rich cheese sauce. Alternatively, the Italian Sausage and Spinach Roll-Ups present a fun and portable twist, featuring sausage and spinach wrapped in tender crescent dough. And for a unique brunch or lunch option, try the Italian Sausage and Spinach Frittata, a savory egg dish packed with sausage, spinach, and cheese.

With each recipe, we provide step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your culinary success. Dive into the world of Italian sausage and spinach and create unforgettable meals that will delight your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE SPINACH BAKE



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A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread of your choice is all you'll need for a filling lunch or dinner. It's so versatile, you can even serve it at brunch. -Kathleen Grant, Swan Lake, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) savory herb-flavored stuffing mix
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Add onions; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, sausage mixture and spinach. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. In a small bowl, combine cream and eggs; pour over sausage mixture., Bake at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPINACH, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe I created after my boyfriend described an egg casserole I couldn't find a recipe for. He took this with him on a hunting trip and everyone loved it.

Provided by Lauren

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound breakfast sausage
11 large eggs
¾ cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Stir sausage, Cheddar cheese, spinach, and oregano into egg mixture; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 216.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 408.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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Looking for something easy and impressive to serve at your next brunch? This Italian spin on a traditional strata, packed with sausage, spinach and Parmesan cheese, will certainly fit the bill.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
6 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake crescent rolls as directed on cans. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add half of the spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Repeat with remaining half of spinach.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut or tear each cooled crescent roll into 3 pieces, and place in baking dish. Arrange sausage mixture over crescent pieces in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the salt and pepper. Pour over crescent pieces and sausage mixture in dish; carefully stir to distribute mixture and coat with egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound fresh Italian sausage links
2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach, cooked and well drained, or two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 19- or 15-ounce can white kidney beans (cannellini) or great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat about 8 minutes or until no pink remains, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Slice into bite-size pieces. 2. In a large mixing bowl combine cooked sausage, spinach, beans, onion, milk, 1/4 cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart oval or square baking dish. 3. For topping, in a small mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, garlic, and melted margarine or butter; sprinkle atop casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees F oven for 35 minutes or until heated through. Makes 6 servings.

SPINACH, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BAKE



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If you love the rich flavors of cheese and sausage, this recipe is for you. This is a wonderful quick dinner idea. Perfect for families on the run and a wonderful party dish. Even people who hate Spinach love this awesome dish!!!

Provided by HACKERHEINLEIN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian sausage
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat. Drain fat from skillet and stir in tomato sauce. Set mixture aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Mix well and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1159.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

WHITE BEAN, SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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White beans, Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes make a flavorful and surprisingly sophisticated casserole. Casseroles might have a humble reputation, but this one is special enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables have softened slightly. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add half of the spinach to sausage mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining half of the spinach; continue to cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add tomatoes and beans; cook about 1 minute, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until combined. Remove from heat; transfer to baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PIE



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The basic recipe came from my mother, but I've added a few ingredients. The flavors blend so well, and it even tastes good cold. This makes a hearty supper, especially when you serve it with a side of pasta. -Teresa Johnson, Peru, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
6 large eggs
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Separate 1 egg; reserve yolk for brushing pastry. In a large bowl, whisk remaining eggs and egg white. Stir in sausage mixture, spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder and pepper., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim. Add sausage mixture. Roll remaining pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edge. , In a small bowl, whisk water and reserved egg yolk; brush over crust. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown, 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 40g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Selecting the right type of Italian sausage: For a more flavorful casserole, choose a spicy or hot Italian sausage. If you prefer a milder flavor, opt for a sweet or mild Italian sausage.
  • Pre-cooking the sausage: Before adding the sausage to the casserole, brown it in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. This step helps to enhance the flavor and texture of the sausage.
  • Using fresh spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess moisture before adding it to the casserole.
  • Adding extra vegetables: To make the casserole more nutritious, add additional vegetables such as chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
  • Using a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor combination. Some popular choices include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
  • Adjusting the seasoning: Taste the casserole before baking and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder if desired.

Conclusion:

The Italian Sausage and Spinach Casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its hearty combination of Italian sausage, spinach, and cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece!

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