Feast your eyes on a hearty and delectable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul – Squash and Sausage Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the flavors of tender butternut squash, succulent sausage, aromatic spices, and a creamy sauce, all baked to golden perfection. This casserole is a symphony of textures, with the soft and creamy squash contrasting the crispy sausage and the velvety sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences, whether you prefer a spicy kick or a more subtle flavor profile. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, including a classic version, a vegetarian option, and a slow-cooker recipe for those busy weeknights. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
25-MINUTE CHEESY SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
This weeknight casserole is cheesy and satisfying like lasagna--your family will be so impressed!--but takes a quarter of the time. Frozen butternut squash and ready-made polenta are great time-savers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thinly slice the onion; set aside about 1/3 cup for the salad.
- Add the sausage to the pan, and break it up into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon. Stir periodically until it is brown all over, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining onion and the squash. Stir for a minute, then add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover partially, and let simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the polenta into 1/4-inch rounds. Butter the flameproof baking dish, and shingle the rounds in one layer. Dot the polenta with the pieces of butter. Place the dish under the broiler, and broil the polenta until it is hot and soft, about 4 minutes.
- When the sauce is ready, spread it over the broiled polenta. Top with the fontina and grated Parmesan. Return the casserole to the broiler, and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss the spinach in a large bowl with the reserved onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the casserole with the spinach salad on the side.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Butternut Squash, Rice and Sausage Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jean Louise
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. After allowing squash to cool, cut it in half lengthwise, seed, quarter and peel it. Then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, bring broth, water, and sage to a simmer without allowing it to come to a boil.
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the sausage; set aside.
- In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
- Add the apple and garlic, and saute for two minutes.
- Add the rice, and saute for an additional minute.
- Stir in the sausage, squash, broth mixture, wine, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the casserole mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove casserole from oven, stir mixture gently, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional five minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for ten minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 614.2, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 12.2
SQUASH AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
This recipe was given to me by a friend. My kids have eaten this, not realizing they were eating squash and liked it.
Provided by Sandy Doenges
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook squash in salted water until tender. Drain. Brown sausage and drain. Mix all ingredients using 1 cup cheese, saving the rest of the cheese for the topping. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees until brown and bubbly on top. Top with the remaining cheese. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 715.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 23.1
SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
We grow lots of squash each summer and enjoy it fixed lots of different ways. This recipe is similar to my Squash Dressing Recipe, only with Turkey Sausage. It is also lower in carbohydrates.
Provided by Virginia (Ginger) Dean
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cook squash in a small amount of boiling water. Drain squash, then chop with a serrated hand held chopper, or mash with a fork. Meanwhile, brown turkey sausage in a skillet. Mix squash and turkey sausage together.
- 2. Add 2 ounces of cheese, eggs, onion, salt and pepper. Stir together and place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
- 3. Melt butter in small pan and add bread crumbs and remaining 1 oz. cheese. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Note: If the casserole seems too dry you can add a little of your reserved water from your cooked squash. You can also substitute breakfast sausage for the Italian sausage if you prefer. If you are following Weight Watchers...this recipe is 7 points.
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, SQUASH AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and water to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Drain off excess water.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart round or oval casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix remaining casserole ingredients. Stir in rice; spoon into casserole.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in crushed crackers; sprinkle over rice mixture.
- Bake uncovered about 1 hour 10 minutes or until squash is just tender when pierced with fork. (If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover casserole with foil.) Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and the green onion. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked sausage or ground meat. This will cut down on the overall cooking time.
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large nonstick skillet. Just be sure to preheat it over medium-high heat before adding the sausage.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the sausage. This will prevent it from browning evenly.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture.
- Use a variety of winter squash for a more flavorful casserole. Butternut squash, acorn squash, and kabocha squash are all great options.
- Be sure to peel and cube the squash before cooking it. This will help it cook evenly.
- If you don't have time to make the homemade bread crumbs, you can use store-bought panko bread crumbs instead.
- Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy and tangy flavor.
Conclusion:
This squash and sausage casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this casserole a try!
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