Owton's Sausage Casserole Recipe

This is our unbeatable, hearty, and rich sausage casserole recipe. You can’t go wrong making this ultimate dish for your friends and family. This dish is easy to make with the perfect balance of rich flavourings as the ideal comfort food for your loved ones. If you are looking to make a classic and effortless recipe, then a sausage casserole is exactly it!

This is a great mid-week dish for families to receive a nutritious and filling meal, whether you are choosing to make it from scratch, or are looking to make use of your leftovers, it is guaranteed to be a winner in any household and your guests will certainly be impressed!

But first, to ensure this dish meets the expectations of your loved ones’ tastebuds, you will want to make sure it is cooked to its very best ability and with the finest ingredients and our excellent top tips.

How to Make a Sausage Casserole

This recipe is all in the meat. By purchasing high-quality sausages such as Owton’s Sausages your recipe is guaranteed to be jam-packed with flavour.

Method

1. Heat your olive oil over medium heat in a heavy, low dish. Once the oil is hot, begin to add your Owton’s Pork Sausages, fry the sausages for around 8 – 10 minutes and make sure to brown the sausages. Once they are cooked, place them on a plate and grab your pan to be reused for the next step.
2. Return back to your pan and add your Bacon lardons and cook for a few minutes until crisp.
3. Add your onions to the pan and cook until they are soft and brown, slowly adding in your diced garlic, cooking for a few more minutes. 
4. Once your onions are browned off, grab your red wine of choice and pour it into your pan, keeping a close eye as it begins to bubble.
5. Begin to add your tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaves, paprika, chicken stock, rosemary and honey into the pan and stir it all together slowly as it combines together making a sauce.
6. Continue to cook your Owton’s sausages by adding them into your covered pan and bring it to medium to high heat as it slowly simmers for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Add your cannellini beans into your pan and cook until the sauce has begun to create a thick consistency stirring occasionally. 
8. Remove the sauce from the heat and season lightly with salt and pepper and begin to stir in the balsamic vinegar. 
9. Now enjoy!

How to Make a Sausage Casserole FAQs

Can you make Sausage Casserole with Frozen Sausages?

Yes! If you are wanting to cook your sausages from frozen to include in your Sausage Casserole dish, then we would recommend defrosting first and then adding them to your pan to be cooked once defrosted. 

How long does Sausage Casserole take in a Slow Cooker?

Not including the preparation of your Sausage Casserole which usually takes between 15 to 20 minutes, making a slow cooker Sausage Casserole can take between 4 hours to 8 hours, depending on the temperature from your slow cooker.

Can you Reheat the Sausage Casserole?

It is highly important to heat your Sausage Casserole thoroughly killing any toxic and harmful bacteria. This can be done on the top of your stove, or in your oven for around 30 minutes until piping hot. 

What to Serve with Sausage Casserole 

If you are looking for ways how to cook your sausage casserole you may be thinking of the best side dishes to accompany it. There are plenty of options for you and your family members to accompany your Sausage Casserole with, whether you would enjoy it on its own and eat it as a sausage stew, or would like to accompany it with a delicious side dish, here are just a few  ideas. 

1. Mash Potato
2. Cauliflower Cheese
3. Rice 
4. Baked Potato 
5. Home-made Chips