Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole
This Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole Recipe is absolutely delish! Quick to make, this keto dinner idea can be ready in 30 minutes or less! Now that’s a great kind of meal idea!
Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole Ingredients
- 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 package of sausage links, kielbasa or bratwurst
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 large bell peppers, diced
- 16 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon first, then remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- Prep all the veggies and set them in the hot skillet to cook in the bacon grease.
- Add the mushrooms and the butter and continue cooking until the veggies and mushrooms are soft. Stir occassionally.
- Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and mix it.
- Remove the veggies and set them aside.
- Next, cook the sausage in the same frying pan. Cut the sausage links into small pieces or a butterfly cut. Cook the sausage until it’s done.
- In a large casserole dish lined with parchment paper, pour the sausage in first.
- Then layer with the cooked veggies and mushrooms.
- Top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Crumble the bacon slices and add them on top of the cheese.
- Set the casserole dish in a preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve warm.
Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole Nutrition
Serves 10
Calories 259, Total C 6.1g, Fiber 1.4g, Net C 4.7g, Sugars 2.8g, Fat 20.5g, Protein 13g
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What is the difference between Bratwurst and Kielbasa sausage links?
Bratwurst is a fresh link of sausage with flavors like nutmeg, ginger, and sage just to name a few.
Kielbasa sausage is a smoked sausage with a distinctive garlic flavor that’s paired with other flavorings such as smoke, cloves, pimentos, and marjoram.
Can I prepare the casserole ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the casserole ahead of time in a baking dish and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake it. Simply cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to cook, remove the covering and follow the baking instructions in the recipe.
Can I freeze the Sausage and Pepper Casserole?
Yes, this casserole can be frozen for later use. After assembling the dish, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Label it with the date and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to the recipe instructions.
What can I serve with the Sausage and Pepper Casserole?
This casserole can be enjoyed on its own as a complete meal. However, if you’d like to serve it with something else, it pairs well with a fresh salad, steamed vegetables, or a side of cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.
How do you store leftovers and reheat this casserole?
If you have any leftovers, allow the casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or reheat the entire casserole in the oven at a low temperature until warmed through.
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Easy Loaded Sausage and Pepper Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon first, then remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- Prep all the veggies and set them in the hot skillet to cook in the bacon grease.
- Add the mushrooms and the butter and continue cooking until the veggies and mushrooms are soft.
- Remove the veggies and set them aside.
- Next, cook the sausage in the same frying pan. Cut the sausage links into small pieces or a butterfly cut. Cook the sausage until it’s done.
- In a large casserole dish lined with parchment paper, add the sausage first.
- Then layer with the cooked veggies and mushrooms.
- Top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Crumble the bacon slices and add them on top of the cheese.
- Set the casserole dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve warm.